Jordan is a small city located in Garfield County, Montana, USA. It was founded in 1896 and named after a local rancher, Jordan P. Woods. The city grew rapidly during the early 1900s due to the homesteading boom in the area. Jordan became an important trading center for the surrounding ranches and farms.
One of the most famous residents of Jordan was Evelyn Cameron, a British photographer who documented life in the Montana frontier in the late 1800s. Her photographs are now considered valuable historical records.
The population of Jordan has fluctuated over the years, reaching its peak in the early 1900s during the homesteading boom. Currently, the population stands at around 350 residents.
Jordan is located in eastern Montana, near the border with North Dakota. The city is surrounded by vast prairies and rolling hills, with the Missouri River flowing nearby.
The economy of Jordan is largely based on agriculture, with ranching and farming being the primary industries. The city also relies on tourism, with visitors coming to explore the natural beauty of the area.
Jordan has a rich cowboy culture, with rodeos and cowboy poetry events being popular among residents. The city also hosts various music festivals and cultural events throughout the year.