Near Saxapahaw in Alamance County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

B. Everett Jordan

1896 - 1974

Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 1, 2010

1. B. Everett Jordan Marker

Inscription. United States Senator, 1958 - 1973, and textile executive. Home stands one mile northeast.

Erected 1976 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number G-95.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 35° 56.158′ N, 79° 20.003′ W. Marker is near Saxapahaw, North Carolina, in Alamance County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Road (State Highway 87) and Church Road, on the left when traveling south on Church Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6065 Church Rd, Graham NC 27253, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Saxapahaw (within shouting distance of this marker); Saxapahaw Mill (approx. one mile away); History of Saxapahaw (approx. one mile away); The Battle of Lindley's Mill Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); Ernest Peter Dixon (approx. 2.3 miles away); Spring Friends Meeting (approx. 2.3 miles away); Lindley's Mill (approx. 2½ miles away); Uncle Eli's Quilting Party (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saxapahaw.

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Benjamin Everett Jordan was born September 8, 1896 in Randolph County, NC. He served in the United States Army in World War I. His uncle purchased a mill in Saxapahaw, renamed it Sellers Manufacturing Company, and Jordan ran the mill in the 1920s. Jordan later purchased the mill, which ran successfully for many years, and was passed down to his sons.

B. Everett Jordan was a Democrat, and held the office of United States Senator, 1958 to 1973.

He died March 15, 1974 in Saxapahaw and is buried at Pine Hill Cemetery in Burlington, Alamance County, NC.

Also see . . . B. Everett Jordan biography from the U.S. Congress website. (Submitted on May 1, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A..)

Additional keywords. Sellers Mill, cotton mills, Graham, Burlington,

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Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 1, 2010

2. B. Everett Jordan Marker at Intersection

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. This page has been viewed 1,076 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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