Jordan family integral to Sedona history

In 1919, the Jordans, along with 12 other farmers, filed suit against the United Verde Company for crop damage caused by sulfur smoke from the smelter. The suit was eventually successful (it went all the way up to the Federal Supreme Court), and they were paid for their losses in 1924.

In 1919, the Jordans, along with 12 other farmers, filed suit against the United Verde Company for crop damage caused by sulfur smoke from the smelter. The suit was eventually successful (it went all the way up to the Federal Supreme Court), and they were paid for their losses in 1924.

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