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

Ella Poindexter

1911 - 1982

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

Ella Poindexter Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Ella Poindexter Marker

Inscription. An accomplished musician and an educator by training, Ella served as an officer in the Women's Air Corps during WWII. A faculty member at Gar-Field High School and drama club sponsor, she served as the acting director and actress. Ella was a member and general manager of the Prince William County Symphony Orchestra Board. Upon retirement, she joined the volunteers of Potomac Hospital Auxiliary where she continued her legacy of unselfish giving to her community.

Erected by Woodbridge Rotary Club, The Clearbrook Foundation, Tackett's Mill Foundation, and New Dominion Choraliers. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 38° 40.487′ N, 77° 16.949′ W. Marker is in Lake Ridge, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Torrington Street east of Yarmouth Court, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12738 Torrington St, 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: Ann Moncure Wall (here, next to this marker); John D. Jenkins

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(here, next to this marker); Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo (here, next to this marker); Richard G. Tami, D.D.S. (here, next to this marker); Rebecca Grier Randolph (a few steps from this marker); David G. Brickley (a few steps from this marker); G. Richard (Rick) Pfizner (a few steps from this marker); Carl W. Hoover, Jr. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Ridge.

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

2. Ella Poindexter Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on October 1, 2025, by N. Jozsa of Woodbridge, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.