Elder Jordan Sr. (c. 1850–1936) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and community leader in St. Petersburg, Florida.
[1][2][3] He was an important figure in African American history of St. Petersburg by the creation of a social gathering place in the 1920s through 1960s, as well as through the donation of his land to create public housing.
At the time of moving, he had at least five children: Columbus, Elder Jr., Osha, Harry, and McKinley.
[8][1] Jordan donated land to create public housing for African Americans, which was developed into Jordan Park neighborhood, home of the first public housing project in St.
[3] One of the stops on St. Petersburg's African American Heritage Trail covers his life.