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

David G. Brickley

1944

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

David G. Brickley Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. David G. Brickley Marker

Inscription. From military service in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star, David Brickley became Dale City Civic Association President. Prince William Assistant County Executive, and in 1975 elected to the Virginia House of Delegates through 1998. He was chief sponsor of legislation creating Leesylvania State Park; the Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program, elected school boards; and the Virginia Railway Express which he also served as chairman. From 1998 to 2002 David was Director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation which was named the "Best State Parks in America" under his leadership. He is founding president of the 1,300-mile September 11th National Memorial Trail connecting the three 9/11 Memorials.

Erected by Woodbridge Rotary Club, The Clearbrook Foundation, Tackett's Mill Foundation, and New Dominion Choraliers. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1975.

Location. 38° 40.481′ N, 77° 16.951′ W. Marker is in Lake Ridge, Virginia

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, 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: 12825 Mill Brook Ct, 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: Carl W. Hoover, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Richard G. Tami, D.D.S. (here, next to this marker); Lucy Walsh Phinney (here, next to this marker); John D. Jenkins (here, next to this marker); Ella Poindexter (a few steps from this marker); John Walvins (a few steps from this marker); Ann Moncure Wall (a few steps from this marker); Senator Charles J. Colgan (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. David G. Brickley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on October 1, 2025, by N. Jozsa of Woodbridge, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.