Lake Ridge in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Deloris Hampton

1934 - 2001

— Walk of Fame at Tackett's Mill • Prince William County —

Deloris Hampton Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 25, 2024

1. Deloris Hampton Marker

Inscription. A dedicated educator and a tireless volunteer who helped found Women in Community Action (WICA), a Prince William County organization devoted to helping needy families and youth. She also served as a board member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) organization, the Prince William County NAACP and many other community efforts. She fought for the dignity and worth of the individual.

Erected by Woodbridge Rotary Club, The Clearbrook Foundation, Tackett's Mill Foundation, and New Dominion Choraliers. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.

Location. 38° 40.53′ N, 77° 16.89′ W. Marker is in Lake Ridge, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Tacketts Mill Drive west of Harbor Drive, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2237 Tacketts Mill Dr, Woodbridge VA 22192, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area,

in Northern Virginia,

and in the Piedmont.

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: Lillie Gallman Jessie (here, next to this marker); Trevor Blake (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s First Journey to the Frontier (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Williams (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); G. Richard (Rick) Pfizner (about 300 feet away); Donna Randall "Randi" Reid (about 400 feet away); Rebecca Grier Randolph (about 400 feet away); K. Jack Kooyoomian, Ph.D. (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 25, 2024

2. Deloris Hampton Marker

Ridge.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on September 30, 2025, by N. Jozsa of Woodbridge, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.