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

John Walvins

1940

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

John Walvins Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. John Walvins Marker

Inscription. John Walvins' contributions to Prince William County began shortly began after his graduation from Virginia Tech when he moved his young family to Woodbridge to work in management for Hylton Enterprises in developing Dale City. In addition to his many contributions to the business community, he orchestrated and managed the construction of three Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington to serve thousands of our youth, for which has received a commendation for his untiring efforts. He has consistently shared his time, expertise and leadership with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, the Salvation Army, Action in Community Through Service (ACTS), as board member and Woodbridge Rotary as past President. He is recognized as a man of tremendous integrity, upright in his approach to others, and always willing to place the welfare of others ahead of his own.

Erected by Woodbridge Rotary Club, The Clearbrook Foundation, Tackett's Mill Foundation, and New Dominion Choraliers. (Marker Number 15.)

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

Location.

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38° 40.475′ N, 77° 16.952′ 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: 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: Lucy Walsh Phinney (here, next to this marker); Senator Charles J. Colgan (here, next to this marker); Carl W. Hoover, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Ashley M. Guindon (a few steps from this marker); David G. Brickley (a few steps from this marker); Hilda Barg (a few steps from this marker); Richard G. Tami, D.D.S. (a few steps from this marker); John D. Jenkins (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 Walvins Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on October 1, 2025, by N. Jozsa of Woodbridge, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.