Willert Park in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Nash House
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 4, 2014
1. The Nash House Marker
In 1925, Reverend J. Edward Nash (1868-1957) and his wife Frances Jackson Nash (1895-1987) purchased this Queen Anne home, built ca. 1900, in what was a culturally diverse neighborhood. In 1926 Rev. and Mrs. Nash welcomed the birth of Jesse E. Nash, Jr. Rev. Nash was the pastor of the Michigan Street Baptist Church from 1892 to 1953. The Nashes were prominent leaders in the African-American community and hosted many notable African-American guests in their home. Rev. and Mrs. Nash are credited with championing the twentieth century Civil Rights Movement both nationally and locally from this location. The Nash House is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places.
September 20, 2012
Erected 2012 by Michigan Street Preservation Corporation - Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 2012.
Location. 42° 53.153′ N,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Moving North (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Michigan Avenue Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Michigan Street Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); A Melting Pot (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Michigan Street Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Mary B. Talbert (about 300 feet away); Little Harlem Hotel (about 400 feet away); Colored Musicians Club (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.
Also see . . .
1. The Nash House Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on July 7, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Nash, Rev. J. Edward, Sr., House. National Register of Historic Places form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 18, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Additional keywords. Nash House Museum; Michigan Street Preservation Corporation.
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2. Rev. J. Edward Nash – A Legendary Buffalo Pastor
Buffalo Rising website entry
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Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 4, 2014
3. The Nash House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 142 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 7, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2. submitted on July 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on July 7, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
