Levi Jordan's Archeology Reaches Beyond the Main House

Levi Jordan bought land along the San Bernard River in 1848. He came to Brazoria County with about 12 enslaved workers. Their labor built the main house, living quarters, sugar house, mill, and other buildings. The plantation grew sugar and cotton. The site now makes clear that the people who built these places are part of the story.

Work by archeologists began in 1986. They found objects in the enslaved people's quarters and in the yard near the house. Those objects are direct evidence of people who lived and worked here. They add details that written records may leave out and give visitors another way to understand daily life on the property.

Today the Texas Historical Commission pairs the main house with a visitor center and archeology lab. Visitors can see how items found in the ground change what we know about the site. Exhibits and public programs include the enslaved community and other people who lived on the property.

The site is at 10510 FM 524 near Brazoria. Use the official visit page before going because hours, tickets, tour times, and accessibility details can change.