Third WardTucked between I-45 on the east, US 59 to the west, and downtown to the north, the Houston's Third Ward is an historic neighborhood with a great location. The Third Ward is one of six historic wards developed in Houston from the 1830’s to the 1870’s. Today, the Third Ward provides easy access to Emancipation Park, University of Houston, Texas Southern University, and all the shopping, dining, and entertainment options of downtown Houston.