Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jordan Building

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

1. Jordan Building Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed circa 1892 when David Jordan established a harness and saddle shop in the north half of this building. Jordan also carried Dr. Daniel's Horse and Dog Remedies which the 1906 Harrison County Atlas described as "none superior or more effective in their results." After Jordan's death, his son Frank ran the business until he died in 1925. Various occupants worked out of the south end, including Edward Bean, a tinsmith. Bean sold stoves, cooking utensils, cups and cans, and metal items. Later, two meat shops were located here, the first one run by Joe Brown, the second by George Kraft. Brown's meat shop motto was "We do not smell before we sell - always fresh meats." John H. Becker & Sons purchased the building in 1925 and moved their farm machinery and supply store here from Poplar Street. In 1969, a Sears Catalog store was established here by Darrell Conrad. In the following years several businesses occupied the space. Then J.D. and Deb Niermeier purchased the building and operated Viola's Gallery from 2007-2014. Afterwards, it became part of Point Blank Brewery.

The Joe Brown Meat Market was one of two meat markets located here. Mr. Brown is on the left.

(Circa 1910) Harrison County Public Library

A project of the Harrison County Bicentennial Committee: Bill Brockman, Historian

Erected by Harrison County Bicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 38° 12.656′ N, 86° 7.556′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. It is on East Beaver Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 E Beaver Street, Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Berlin Building (a few steps from this marker); Reader Building (a few steps from this marker); Davis Building (a few steps from this marker); Pool Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Griffin Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis McClellan O'Bannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Presley O'Bannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Lewis O'Bannon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

2. Jordan Building Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

3. Jordan Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 3, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.