Jackson Ward

at , Richmond , 23220 United States

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Jackson Ward

Richmond , VA 23220
United States
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Jackson Ward is a historically African-American neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia with a long tradition of African-American businesses. It is located less than a mile from the Virginia State Capitol. It sits to the west of Court End and north of Broad Street. It was listed as a National Historic Landmark District in 1978. "Jackson Ward" was originally the name of the area's political district within the city, or ward, from 1871 to 1905, yet has remained in use long after losing its original meaning.HistoryCenter of black commerce, entertainment and religionAfter the American Civil War, previously free blacks joined freed slaves and their descendants and created a thriving African-American business community, and became known as the "Black Wall Street of America." Leaders included such influential people as John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the Richmond Planet, an African American newspaper, and Maggie L. Walker. Ms. Walker was the first woman to charter and serve as president of an American bank, all the more remarkable an accomplishment as she was both African-American and was mobility-impaired. The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site at her former Jackson Ward home is operated by the National Park Service. The house was designated a National Historic Site in 1978 and was opened as a museum in 1985.

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Jackson Ward is Richmond based place and this enity listed in Neighborhood category. 23220.

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