Gilpin, Richmond

#311 among attractions in Richmond

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Gilpin is a small neighborhood located in Richmond, Virginia and within the boundaries of the North Side of the city limits. Originally part and parcel fo the historically Black neighborhood of Jackson Ward, the northern section of that neighborhood was heavily redeveloped with the provision of public housing from the mid-20th century onwards, with the major development taking the name "Gilpin Court". During the same period, a massive expansion of highway building around and through central Richmond saw the Gilpin Court and the rest of the neighborhood essentially cut off from the rest of Jackson Ward. ()

Coordinates: 37°33'9"N, 77°26'54"W

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Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver (Carver)Richmond United States

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Gilpin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Siegel Center, J. E. B. Stuart Monument, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Altria Theater.

~1250 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Siegel Center, Richmond
7 min walk • The Stuart C. Siegel Center is a 190,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The facility's main component is the 7,637- seat E.J. Wade Arena.
0.5 miW
Park
J. E. B. Stuart Monument, Richmond
14 min walk • The J. E. B. Stuart Monument is a partially deconstructed monument to Confederate general J. E. B. Stuart at the head of historic Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, which was dedicated in 1907.
0.4 miSW
Church
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond
11 min walk • The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond. The property is located along North Laurel Street at 823 Cathedral Place, facing Monroe Park one block north of Main Street.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
13 min walk • The Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex.
0.4 miS
Park, Playground
Monroe Park, Richmond
11 min walk • Monroe Park is a 7.5 acres landscaped park 1 mile northwest of the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia. It is named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.
0.4 miW
History museum, Museum, Synagogue
Congregation Beth Ahabah, Richmond
11 min walk • Beth Ahabah is a Reform synagogue in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1789 by Spanish and Portuguese Jews as Kahal Kadosh Beth Shalome it is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States.
0.5 miW
Church
St. James's Episcopal Church, Richmond
12 min walk • St. James's Episcopal Church is the third oldest Episcopal congregation in Richmond, Virginia. Only the older St. John's Episcopal Church on Church Hill also remains an active congregation.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
12 min walk • Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in Richmond, VA. It is located at 200 West Marshall Street in Richmond, VA, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.
~850 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Institute for Contemporary Art, Richmond
5 min walk • Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU in Richmond, also known as the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, is an arts center at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architecture firm Steven Holl Architects, and built by Gilbane Building Company.
0.7 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
18 min walk • The Hippodrome Theater is located in Richmond, Virginia. It is situated in the historical African-American neighborhood of Jackson Ward, which was referred to as "The Harlem of the South" during the 1920s.
~820 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
VCU School of the Arts, Richmond
4 min walk • Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts is a public non-profit art and design school located in Richmond, Virginia. One of many degree-offering schools at VCU, the School of the Arts comprises 18 bachelor's degree programs and six master's degree programs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gilpin?

Nearby attractions include Carver Residential Historic District, Richmond (3 min walk), VCU School of the Arts, Richmond (4 min walk), Institute for Contemporary Art, Richmond (5 min walk), Scott House, Richmond (6 min walk).

How to get to Gilpin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gilpin:

Bus

Cary & Harrison • Lines: 5 (18 min walk)
E • Lines: 14, 5 (29 min walk)