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Third Ward is an area of Houston, Texas, United States, that evolved from one of the six historic wards of the same name. It is located in the southeast Houston management district. Third Ward, located inside the 610 Loop is immediately southeast of Downtown Houston and to the east of the Texas Medical Center.
- Six Historic Wards
The Third Ward had fancier houses than other wards. The...
- Emancipation Park (Houston)
Emancipation Park and Emancipation Community Center are...
- Six Historic Wards
The Third Ward had fancier houses than other wards. The fourth ward was southwest of the intersection. That ward included what was then the central portion of the city.
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Apr 24, 2021 · Check out other Houston History articles about Third Ward, including a tour of popular historic spots around the neighborhood and the origins of Emancipation Park. This short documentary created by Noelle Meinen and Sarah Rolen offers a glimpse of the importance of the Third Ward to Houston culture. Follow.
Nov 13, 2023 · Rising. In the Face of Change, Third Ward Is Holding onto Its Rich History. The Houston neighborhood is experiencing a revival that, despite challenges, has not forgotten its roots. By Brooke...
Aug 7, 2017 · Houston’s historic Third Ward is one of six wards within the city. The neighborhood is home to the famous Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once spoke on the...
Emancipation Park and Emancipation Community Center are located at 3018 Emancipation Ave in the Third Ward area of Houston. It is the oldest park in Houston, and the oldest in Texas. In portions of the Jim Crow period it was the sole public park in the area available to African-Americans.
- 11.71 acres (4.74 ha; 0.01830 sq mi; 0.0474 km²)
- 3018 Emancipation Ave, Houston, Texas, USA
Historic Third Ward is the oldest of the District’s neighborhoods and encompasses the largest concentration of African- Americans in the area. It has emerged as a bustling area for land development, major commercial corridors, thriving small businesses.
