The small town of Jordan is the county seat of Garfield County, Montana. Settled in 1896, Jordan’s post office was established in 1899, and named for its founder, Arthur Jordan, who had hunted the area before deciding to move his family there to settle along the banks of the Big Dry Creek, where he established a store to trade with the cattle and sheep men. Before long, a town was formed around the store and post office, including saloons, rooming houses, livery stables, a blacksmith shop, and other stores. When Garfield County was separated from Dawson County in 1919, Jordan was named the county seat, although the town was not officially incorporated until 1951. A Christian patriot movement known as the Montana Freemen was formed in Jordan, and received national attention when it engaged in an eight-one-day standoff with federal officials before surrendering. Jordan is located on Montana Highway 200, at the point where it intersects with 245 and 59. Sand Springs is southwest of Jordan, Cohagen and Hillside are southwest, and Brockway is east of the town. The Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Peck Lake are north of Jordan.
Recommended Resources
Locally owned and operated, the motel is located near a gas station and restaurant, just off Highway 200 in Jordan, Montana. A profile and history of the motel is presented, with a list of amenities and contacts.
http://www.fellmansmotel.com/
The locally owned, independent bank is headquartered in Jordan, Montana, with a branch bank in Circle. Its locations, lobby and drive-up hours, ATM locations, account and loan policies, and Internet banking services are highlighted.
http://www.garfieldcountybank.com/
Garfield County Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
Headquartered in Jordan, the county seat, the Chamber is a voluntary membership organization made up of businesses and individuals within Garfield County. Membership information, meeting and event schedules, and contacts, as well as a guide to county businesses, are presented.
http://www.garfieldcounty.com/
Established in 1919, the county’s seat of government is in Jordan. The official government web site presents contacts for its administrative and departmental contacts, a profile of the county, and employment opportunities.
http://www.garfieldco.us/
A cooperating church of the Southern Baptist Convention, the Jordan, Montana congregation is featured, including directions, service schedules, a calendar of events, sermon audio, and online giving options.
http://www.jordancommunitybiblechurch.com/
The K-12th grade school serves the Jordan, Montana community. The board of trustees are identified, including a monthly agenda, board minutes, and policy data, along with student and faculty handbooks, sports schedules, and a school newspaper.
http://jordanpublicschools.org/
