Gilpin, Richmond, Virginia facts for kids

Gilpin is a small neighborhood located in Richmond, Virginia. It's part of the city's North Side area.

Originally, Gilpin was part of a historic Black neighborhood called Jackson Ward. In the mid-20th century, the northern part of Jackson Ward was redeveloped. This included building public housing, with a major project named "Gilpin Court." Around the same time, new highways were built around and through central Richmond. These highways essentially cut off Gilpin Court and the rest of the neighborhood from the main part of Jackson Ward.

Discovering Gilpin Neighborhood

The Gilpin community is located right next to where two major highways, Interstates 64 and 95, meet. This area is home to three cemeteries: Hebrew Cemetery, Shockoe Hill Cemetery, and the Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground. This last one is a very old and important burial ground that was once forgotten.

The main office for the Richmond Department of Redevelopment and Housing is also in Gilpin. This department helps manage housing and community development in the city. The Richmond Alternative School is located here too.

Homes in Gilpin

Most of the western part of Gilpin has many buildings close together, like apartments or townhouses. As you move towards the eastern side of the neighborhood, the homes become more spread out, meaning there are fewer buildings in each area.