Jackson Ward Neighborhood Guide

🧭Generally defined as the area: Roughly Belvidere to the west, I-95 to the north and east, and Broad Street to the south, though locals will argue the exact lines depending on how long they've been paying attention

📌Best known for: Its nickname "Harlem of the South, being the birthplace of Black Wall Street and America's jazz legacy

👕You'll fit in if: You talk about Maggie Walker like she's your personal hero

👍Move here for: Rowhouses with original cast iron porches you'll never stop photographing, soul food, Victorian architecture, and drinks at the Speakeasy Grill before heading to the legendary Hippodrome Theater

👎The downside to Jackson Ward is: Tourist groups blocking sidewalks during the Heritage Trail walks

✨The vibe around Jackson Ward is: Historic but still very much alive