
HOUSTON
CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE LISTINGS
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Organization
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Jack Yates House
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Category
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Historical Sites
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Description
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Built in 1870 by Rev John Henry "Jack" Yates (1828-1897), this house was formerly located in the Fourth Ward of Houston. A former slave himself, Rev. Yates was widely respected for his ability to motivate freed slaves to buy land, build homes, vote, and educate others.
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Events and
Traditions
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Classes and
Workshops
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unavailable
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Additional
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Web Address
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Contact
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The Heritage Society
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Phone
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713-655-1912
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Email
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Address
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Sam Houston State Park
1100 Bagby
Houston, TX 77002
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HOUSTON INSTITUTE FOR CULTURE RESOURCE INDEX EVENTS
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