History The community began on November 27, 1853, when Thomas A. Holmes ordered the construction of a sawmill. This establishment gave Jordan its first name, Holmes Mill.
hiStory The commUnitY BEGan On nOVember 27, 1853, wheN tHOmAs A. hoLmes orDeRED the construCtION Of A sAWmIll. THis establishment Gave JoRdan its firST nAMe, HOLmes miLL.