Edward W. Pearson Sr.

Edward Walton Pearson, Sr.
Head and shoulders of African American businessman Edward W. Pearson, Sr., wearing suit and tie
1937 portrait of Edward W. Pearson, Sr.
Born(1872-01-25)January 25, 1872
Glen Alpine, North Carolina
Died(1946-07-04)July 4, 1946
SpouseAnnis Bradshaw Pearson
ChildrenIola Pearson Byers, Annette Pearson Cotton, and Edward W. Pearson, Jr.
Parent(s)Sindy and Edward Pearson

Edward Walton Pearson, Sr. (January 25, 1872 – July 4, 1946)[1] was an African-American entrepreneur,[2] Buffalo Soldier and Spanish–American War veteran, civil rights leader and pioneering sports enthusiast. He moved to Asheville, North Carolina, in 1906, where he became known as the "Black Mayor of West Asheville" because of his influence in African-American neighborhood development and community life.[3][4][5]

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  2. ^ "Renaissance Man: Edward W. Pearson". The Urban News. 2014-02-13. Archived from the original on 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  3. ^ Nickollof, Steven Michael (April 2015). "URBAN RENEWAL IN ASHEVILLE: A HISTORY OF RACIAL SEGREGATION AND BLACK ACTIVISM" (PDF). MA History Thesis, Western Carolina University: 9.
  4. ^ Asheville Design Center, Western North Carolina Alliance, and Burton Street Community Association (Summer 2010). "Burton Street Community Plan" (PDF). Asheville Design Center. p. 9 (section D. Neighborhood History).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail. "E.W. Pearson: "The Black Mayor of West Asheville"". bcht.exploreasheville.com. Retrieved 2023-12-29.