Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Richmond, Virginia (VA), US
This is a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Site at 110½ E. Leigh St on "Quality Row" in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, VA. The site was designated an NHL on 5/15/1975. The National Historic Site was established on 11/10/1978 to tell the story of the life and work of Maggie L. Walker (1867–1934), the 1st woman to serve as president of a bank in the nation. It was built by George W. Boyd, father of physician Sarah Garland Boyd Jones. The historic site protects the restored and originally furnished home of Walker. Tours of the home are offered by NPS rangers.

Listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register on 4/15/1975.
This is a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Site at 110½ E. Leigh St on "Quality Row" in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, VA. The site was designated an NHL on 5/15/1975. The National Historic Site was established on 11/10/1978 to tell the story of the life and work of Maggie L. Walker (1867–1934), the 1st woman to serve as president of a bank in the nation. It was built by George W. Boyd, father of physician Sarah Garland Boyd Jones. The historic site protects the restored and originally furnished home of Walker. Tours of the home are offered by NPS rangers.

Listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register on 4/15/1975.
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