Bronzeville in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Joseph J. Jordan
1882-1971
| — | Bronzeville Walk of Fame | — |
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 28, 2026
1. Joseph J. Jordan Marker
Erected 1996 by City of Chicago.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Bronzeville Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 41° 50.262′ N, 87° 37.016′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bronzeville. It is on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive south of East 31st Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Chicago’s South Side and in Chicago’s Bronzeville. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scott Joplin (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Joesph H. Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Theresa Needham (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Goss Burroughs (within shouting distance of this marker); John “Jack” Johnson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corneal Davis (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . . Joe Jordan bio. From the African American Registry. (Submitted on October 2, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 28, 2026
2. Joseph J. Jordan Marker near Olivet Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
