Location: 29.760356, -95.3710252
Located in the heart of Freedmen’s Town, the Yates House is the former home of Reverend Jack Yates, a prominent African American minister and civic leader in Houston during the late 1800s. His contributions to education, religion, and community upliftment are celebrated through this well-preserved residence. The home offers guided tours that highlight the legacy of leadership and progress during Reconstruction and beyond.
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– building: yes
– historic: building
– name: Yates House
– operator: The Heritage Society
– website: https://www.heritagesociety.org/yates-house