About Richmond's Honorary Street Name Designations
Honorary street names can be found throughout Richmond, and are intended to memorialize individuals for their civic, cultural, humanitarian, or historically significant contributions to the Richmond Community. These designations typically apply to a portion of a street, such as a city block, and are designated by Richmond City Council via the passing of an Ordinance. Honorary street names do not replace the existing name of a street and do not require an alteration to maps or addresses.
Leslie D. Jackson
Upon graduation from George Wythe High School in 2003, Leslie D. Jackson enlisted in the United States Army, subsequently serving as a Private, First Class (P.F.C.), with military unit A Company, 115th Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, and was deployed to Iraq in 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. On May 20, 2004, Leslie D. Jackson’s military vehicle hit an improvised explosive device as she was returning to Camp Eagle in Baghdad, Iraq, resulting in her death in the line of duty.
Designation Area:
The 4000, 4100, 4200, and 4300 blocks of Crutchfield Street — the street along which her alma mater, George Wythe High School, is located — have been given the honorary designation of Leslie D. Jackson Way.
Download the Council Ordinance:
Learn more about this Honorary Street Designation by downloading a copy of the legislation. The Council Ordinance below is in PDF format:
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