Claim: Richmond, Virginia is a city.

Jackson Ward is a historically African-American neighborhood in Richmond , Virginia with a long tradition of African-American businesses . It is located less than a mile from the Virginia State Capitol . It sits 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 .