Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Giles Beecher Jackson

ca. 1852-1924

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 30, 2013

1. Giles Beecher Jackson Marker

Inscription. The first African American to practice law before the Supreme Court of Virginia, Jackson lived and worked in Jackson Ward. Although local tradition holds that Jackson Ward was named for him, in fact, the ward’s name first appeared during his childhood. In 1903 Jackson secured a charter from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Negro Development and Exposition Company to facilitate the Negro Exhibit at the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition in 1907. He helped organize the Southern Negro Business League as well as the Richmond Negro Exposition of 1915. Jackson also co-authored The Industrial History of the Negro Race in Virginia.

Erected 2007 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-76.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 37° 32.78′ N, 77° 26.3′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Jackson Ward. It is at the intersection of North 2nd Street and East Clay Street, on the right when traveling north on North 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 N 2nd St, Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jackson Ward (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller’s and Eggleston Hotels (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Mitchell, Jr., "Fighting Editor" (about 500 feet away); Alfred D. "A.D." Price (ca. 1860-1921) (about 500 feet away); Quality Row (about 500 feet away); A Legacy on Leigh Street (about 500 feet away); Maggie Walker (about 600 feet away); Consolidated Bank & Trust Company (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Alfred D. “A.D.” Price (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

N 2nd St & E Clay St image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 30, 2013

2. N 2nd St & E Clay St

501 N 2nd Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 30, 2013

3. 501 N 2nd Street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,351 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.