Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Ricky Lee Timbrook
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 23, 2025
1. Ricky Lee Timbrook Marker
Police Sergeant
Ricky Lee Timbrook
October 5, 1967 - October 30, 1999
On October 29, 1999, City of Winchester Police Sergeant Ricky L. Timbrook was fatally wounded in the line of duty while in foot pursuit of a wanted subject.
During Sergeant Timbrook's eight year career with the City, he served as a DARE Officer for the city school system, a Field Training Officer, a Defensive Tactics Instructor, a member of the Special Operations Team (SWAT), and commander of the Special Enforcement Team. He received numerous commendations, awards, and recognitions for his law enforcement service.
With deep gratitude, this Public Safety Center is named in his honor as a lasting tribute to his commitment to duty, his profession and to making Winchester a better place to live.
Erected 2002 by The City of Winchester, Va.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is October 5, 1967.
Location. 39° 11.107′ N, 78° 9.655′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It is at the intersection of East Piccadilly Street and North East Lane, on the right when traveling east on East Piccadilly Street. Marker is located at the entrance
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Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Virginia Woolen Company and Lewis Jones Knitting Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Baker Lot And Virginia City Addition (within shouting distance of this marker); Officer Hunter A. Edwards Memorial Circle (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Timbrook Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Winchester And Western Railroad & The C207 Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General Daniel Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Early Education Of Black Students In Winchester (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Taylor F. Finley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 24, 2025
2. Ricky Lee Timbrook Marker
The marker is located at the right of the double doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
