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

John D. Jenkins

1939 - 2019

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

John D. Jenkins Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. John D. Jenkins Marker

Inscription. John D. Jenkins has led a life of service, from Alabama where he was born through his service in the Army to Dale City, VA, the place he's called home since 1973. A decorated veteran, he served many years with Fairfax County Schools. John has been on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors for 34 years, the longest serving member. His dedicated service including work with various planning/transportation commissions and boards is matched by his love of family, his faith, and his tireless work for all aspects of Dale City and Prince William County, be it youth, civic or veteran's groups, John D. Jenkins epitomizes community mindedness and service.

Erected by Woodbridge Rotary Club, The Clearbrook Foundation, Tackett's Mill Foundation, and New Dominion Choraliers. (Marker Number 10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Government & Politics • Military. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.

Location. 38° 40.485′ N, 77° 16.95′ W. Marker is in Lake Ridge, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Torrington Street east of Yarmouth Court

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, 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: Ella Poindexter (here, next to this marker); Richard G. Tami, D.D.S. (here, next to this marker); Ann Moncure Wall (here, next to this marker); David G. Brickley (here, next to this marker); Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo (a few steps from this marker); Carl W. Hoover, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Rebecca Grier Randolph (a few steps from this marker); Lucy Walsh Phinney (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. John D. Jenkins 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 340 times since then and 47 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.