Jackson Ward

Jackson Ward Historic District
Jackson Ward is located in Virginia
Jackson Ward
Jackson Ward is located in the United States
Jackson Ward
LocationRichmond, Virginia, U.S.
Coordinates37°32′54″N 77°26′27″W / 37.54833°N 77.44083°W / 37.54833; -77.44083
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Italianate, Late Victorian
NRHP reference No.76002187
VLR No.127-0237
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 30, 1976[2]
Designated NHLDJune 2, 1978[3]
Designated VLRApril 20, 1976; November 4, 2002; June 1, 2005; March 20, 2008[1]

Jackson Ward, previously known as Central Wards,[4] 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.[5] "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.[5]

  1. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  3. ^ "Jackson Ward Historic District". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on December 30, 2007. Retrieved June 26, 2008.
  4. ^ Newsletter 13 hjwa.org
  5. ^ a b "National Register Nomination" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved June 11, 2012.

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