THE FIRST WARD HOUSTON TEXAS

THE FIRST WARD HOUSTON TEXAS
The First Ward, which is located inside the 610 Loop, is one of the city's historic wards. It was originally the center of the business district for the city, and was strategically located at the intersection of Buffalo Bayou and White Oak Bayou, near an area know as Allen’s Landing. It was one of the original four wards in Houston when it was created in 1840. It was defined as all area within the city limits of Houston, North of Congress and West of Main Street.