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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.
Jackson Ward
Leigh Street Armory, refurbished into the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in 2016
Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1978
Richmond, Virginia
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Richmond is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Incorporated in 1742, Richmond has been an independent city since 1871. The city's population in the 2020 census was 226,610, up from 204,214 in 2010, making it Virginia's fourth-most populous city. The Richmond metropolitan area, with over 1.3 million residents, is the Commonwealth's third-most populous.
Image: A downtown view of Richmond, VA
Image: St. John's Church in Richmond, VA (2011) IMG 4046
Image: Street Scene along Monument Avenue Richmond Virginia USA 02 (32839955447)
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