Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Maggie Lena Walker
1867-1934
— Women of Virginia Historic Trail —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 30, 2018
Erected 1994 by Virginia Business and Professional Women's Foundation and Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 37° 32.876′ N, 77° 26.246′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Jackson Ward. Marker can be reached from East Leigh Street near North 2nd Street. On the grounds of Maggie L. Walker National Historical Site inside the gated area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 North 2nd Street, Oilville VA 23129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Legacy on Leigh Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Quality Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred D. "A.D." Price (ca. 1860-1921) (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller’s and Eggleston Hotels (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jackson Ward (about 400 feet away); Saint Joseph Catholic Church (about 600 feet away); Giles Beecher Jackson (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 30, 2018
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 30, 2018
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.