Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
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The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is a United States
National Historic Landmark
and a National Historic Site
located at 110½ E. Leigh Street in the Jackson Ward
neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia
. The site was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark
in 1975. The National Historic Site was established in 1978 to tell the story of the life and work of Maggie L. Walker
, the first woman to serve as president of a bank
in the United States. The historic site protects the restored and originally furnished home of Walker. Tours of the home are offered by National Park Service
rangers.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
and a National Historic Site
National Historical Park
National Historic Sites are protected areas of national historic significance in the United States. A National Historic Site usually contains a single historical feature directly associated with its subject...
located at 110½ E. Leigh Street in the Jackson Ward
Jackson Ward
Jackson Ward is a historically African-American neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia, USA. It is located less than a mile from the Virginia State Capitol...
neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
. The site was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1975. The National Historic Site was established in 1978 to tell the story of the life and work of Maggie L. Walker
Maggie L. Walker
Maggie Lena Walker was an African American teacher and businesswoman. Walker was the first African American female bank president and the first woman to charter a bank in the United States. As a leader, she achieved successes with the vision to make tangible improvements in the way of life for...
, the first woman to serve as president of a bank
Bank
A bank is a financial institution that serves as a financial intermediary. The term "bank" may refer to one of several related types of entities:...
in the United States. The historic site protects the restored and originally furnished home of Walker. Tours of the home are offered by National Park Service
National Park Service
The National Park Service is the U.S. federal agency that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations...
rangers.