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East Jordan was founded sometime in the 1870s when a logging mill was built along the Jordan River near the town.

The town grew quickly, and by 1890, it boasted a large Iron Works ( the East Jordan Iron Works still operates today ), a feed mill, and a population of nearly 1000.

By the turn of the century, the city was being serviced by two railroads.

With these two railroad connections, East Jordan quickly grew into a major manufacturing center.

Even to this day, 4 large industrial corporations still operate within the town.