Jordan, Minneapolis Explained

Official Name:Jordan
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Mapsize:200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Type4:Community
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Name2:Hennepin
Subdivision Name3:Minneapolis
Subdivision Name4:Near North
Seat Type:City Council Wards
Seat:4, 5
Leader Title:Council Member
Leader Name:LaTrisha Vetaw
Leader Title1:Council Member
Leader Name1:Jeremiah Ellison
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1849
Unit Pref:US
Area Total Sq Mi:0.772
Area Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:8,548
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Footnotes:[2]
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55411
Area Code:612

Jordan is a neighborhood in the Near North community in Minneapolis. Its boundaries are Lowry Avenue North to the north, Emerson Avenue North to the east, and West Broadway to the south and west.

It is primarily located in Ward 5, represented by city council member Jeremiah Ellison. A small portion west of Queen Avenue N is in Ward 4, represented by LaTrisha Vetaw.[3]

History

The neighborhood is named after Jordan Junior High, who in turn was named after Charles Jordan, the former superintendent of the Minneapolis Public Schools.[4] The school was built in 1922 and demolished in 1985. Jordan Park sits on the former school location.

See also

References

  1. Web site: Jordan neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55411 detailed profile . 2011 . . 2013-11-17.
  2. Web site: Jordan neighborhood data . Minnesota Compass . 2023-02-19.
  3. Web site: Find My Ward . City of Minneapolis . 19 April 2024.
  4. Web site: Minneapolis Near North Community Neighborhood Boundary Signs . 2023-10-30 . www.johnweeks.com.

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