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

James John McCoart

1932 - 1985

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

James John McCoart Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. James John McCoart Marker

Inscription. A native of Rhode Island, he earned degrees from William and Mary and George Mason Universities. He completed a career in the Marine Corp. He served with distinction on the Prince William Board of Community Supervisors from 1975-1979, specializing in planning for the period of extended growth and development. He was engaged in civic pursuits including work with youth and his church, receiving multiple awards for service. The County Government Center is named in his memory.

Erected by Woodbridge Rotary Club, The Clearbrook Foundation, Tackett's Mill Foundation, and New Dominion Choraliers. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.

Location. 38° 40.604′ N, 77° 16.871′ W. Marker is in Lake Ridge, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Harbor Drive south of Old Bridge Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or

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near this postal address: 2225 Old Bridge Rd, Woodbridge VA 22192, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Mary Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Lillie Gallman Jessie (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deloris Hampton (about 500 feet away); Trevor Blake (about 600 feet away); Washington’s First Journey to the Frontier (about 700 feet away); Donna Randall "Randi" Reid (about 700 feet away); K. Jack Kooyoomian, Ph.D. (about 700 feet away); G. Richard (Rick) Pfizner (about 800

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

2. James John McCoart Marker

feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Ridge.

Walk of Fame orientation signage image. Click for full size.

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

3. Walk of Fame orientation signage

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

4. Walk of Fame orientation signage

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 279 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on September 30, 2025, by N. Jozsa of Woodbridge, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 27, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.