Jordanstown

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Jordanstown is a suburb of Belfast located within the borough of Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, between the areas of Whiteabbey and Monkstown. It is the site of the largest campus of the University of Ulster. It is also home to two special schools, The Jordanstown Deaf and Blind School and Rostulla.

Contents 1 History 2 Transport 3 External links 4 See also 5 References

[edit] History

Jordanstown was a semi rural district until the 1950's when it expanded rapidly with the construction of new housing. Middle class families were attracted to the area due to its location adjacent to Belfast Lough and the railway station, which provides excellent access to Belfast city centre. The area boasts a university campus, a bowling club, 3 schools and a shop without a sign.

[edit] Transport

Jordanstown railway station was opened on 1 February 1853.^[1]

[edit] External links

• Jordanstown campus - University of Ulster
• St Patricks Church, Jordanstown

[edit] See also

• List of villages in Northern Ireland
• List of towns in Northern Ireland
• Jordanstown Schools

[edit] References

1. ^ Jordanstown station. Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved on 2007-08-28.

Coordinates: 54°41′N, 5°54′W