Third Ward, TX

About Third Ward

• • Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, a powerful orator, was born in Third Ward.
• • The Turkey Leg Hut, famous for its stuffed turkey legs, originated here.
• • Its proximity to downtown and the port cemented Third Ward's early growth.
• • Emancipation Park, Houston's oldest park, was purchased by freedmen in 1872.
• • The Great Depression significantly impacted Third Ward's economic stability.
• • Established in 1866, it got its name as Houston's third political district.
• • With around 17,000 residents, its population is smaller than many Houston neighborhoods.
• • At around 43 feet above sea level, the area is relatively flat.
• • Healthcare, education, and small businesses support the local economy.
• • Third Ward pulses with a resilient spirit, a blend of history and hope.
• • The Houston Rockets, located nearby, won back-to-back NBA championships in 1994-95.
• • Texas Southern University's Ocean of Soul marching band is a local sports institution.
• • The Third Ward is within the watershed of the Buffalo Bayou.
• • In 1929, the Third Ward experienced severe flooding during a major rain event.
• • The Eldorado Ballroom, a significant cultural landmark, was built in 1939.

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