Rosa Bowser House
HISTORIC JACKSON WARD WALKING TOUR
STOP 9: ROSA BOWSER HOUSE
See the Jackson Ward Walking Tour web page for a map of tour stop locations.
513 North Adams Street
Rosa Bowser (1855-1931) was a black educator who founded the Virginia State Teachers Association. She was also prominent in the National Association of Colored Women and was instrumental in raising money for the Richmond Hospital and Training School for Nurses. The Rosa D. Bowser Branch of the Richmond Public Library system was named for her. This was the first branch to be opened for black residents of Richmond.
Today the house is a private residence.
Stop 8: Bojangles Statue | Stop 10: Council of Colored Women
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Last updated on May 14, 2025
