- Lizzie Robinson House
- 2864 Corby Street
- 1910
- Designated Omaha Landmark: June 9, 1992
Mr. Edward D. Robinson and
Mrs. Lizzie Robinson, founders of the first Church of God in Christ in the state of
Nebraska in 1916, resided at this house with their daughter form 1916 to 1924. Many of the
denominations early pioneers stayed at this house when they visited Omaha.
Mrs. Lizzie Robinson is
significant historically for her role as organizer of the womens ministry for the
Church of God in Christ, the largest African American Pentecostal denomination in the
world. This house at 2864 Corby is the only existing house associated with Mr. Robinson.
(This building is also
listed in the National Register of Historic Places.)
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