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Arthur Jordan
Arthur Jordan (1855 – January 19, 1880) was a Black man who was lynched via hanging by a mob of 50-60 hooded individuals. He was lynched for eloping with his employer's daughter, Elvira Corder, after she became pregnant. Jordan had worked for Nathan Corder, the father of Elvira Corder, for several years prior to the two becoming romantically involved. Background Travel to Maryland When Elvira Corder became pregnant, the two fled from Markham, Virginia, in an act of self-preservation. On December 27, 1879, the two left Fauquier County, Virginia, Fauquier County on same train using different stations, in Markham and Marshall, Virginia, Marshall (then called Salem). Once they arrived in Washington, D.C., Washington, DC, the two found their way to Williamsport, Maryland. There, they found refuge for several days until a resident sent two letters to Fauquier County about having spotted the couple. Search for Arthur Jordan Nathan Corder had failed to locate his daughter and J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warrenton, Virginia
Warrenton is a town in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. It is the county seat. The population was 10,057 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, an increase from 9,611 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census and 6,670 at the 2000 United States census, 2000 census. The estimated population in July 2021 was 10,109. It is at the junction of U.S. Route 15, U.S. Route 17, U.S. Route 29, and U.S. Route 211. The town is in the Piedmont (United States), Piedmont region of Virginia just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The well-known Airlie Conference Center is north of Warrenton, and the historic Vint Hill Farms Station, Vint Hill Farms military facility is east. Fauquier Hospital is located in the town. Surrounded by Virginia wine and horse country, Warrenton is a popular destination outside Washington, D.C. Warrenton shares some services with the county, such as schools and the county landfill. The area was home to Bethel Military Academy. History 18th cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
