National Historic Landmark

Jackson Ward Historic District

Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia
Listed
July 29, 1976
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
76002187

About this property

Jackson Ward, previously known as Central Wards, is a historically African-American district in Richmond, Virginia, with a long tradition of African-American businesses. It is located less than a mile from the Virginia State Capitol, sitting 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.

Location

Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia
37.54912, -77.43878

Categories

COMMERCEEDUCATIONBLACKARCHITECTUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTSOCIAL HISTORYRELIGION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
Industrial
0.1 mi
Fraternal Order of Eagles Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Broad Street Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase II)
Listed
0.1 mi
Jackson Ward Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Civil War
0.1 mi
First Battalion Virginia Volunteers Armory
Industrial
0.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Dahlgren Raid (Richmond Raid)
1864Civil War
0.6 mi
Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid
1864Civil War
0.6 mi
Battle of Bloody Run
1656Colonial
0.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Jackson Ward Historic District listed on the National Register?

Jackson Ward Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Jackson Ward Historic District?

Jackson Ward Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Jackson Ward Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Jackson Ward Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Jackson Ward Historic District?

The period of significance for Jackson Ward Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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