Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Jackson Ward
Erected 2005 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-74.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 37° 32.808′ N, 77° 26.274′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Jackson Ward. Marker is on Second Street , on the right when traveling north. Opposite the historic Hippodrome Theater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 528 North 2nd Street, Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Giles Beecher Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller’s and Eggleston Hotels (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred D. "A.D." Price (ca. 1860-1921) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quality Row (about 300 feet away); A Legacy on Leigh Street (about 300 feet away); Maggie Lena Walker (about 400 feet away); Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church (about 600 feet away); John Mitchell, Jr., "Fighting Editor" (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2009. This page has been viewed 1,617 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on November 7, 2009. Photos: 1. submitted on September 4, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on May 19, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on November 6, 2009. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.