Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Entrepreneurs Excelling Inside & Outside of Sports

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 10, 2026

1. Entrepreneurs Excelling Inside & Outside of Sports Marker

Inscription.
Condoleezza Rice • Sheila Johnson • Venus & Serena Williams
Condoleezza, Sheila, and Venus & Serena achieved groundbreaking success. During the open era, Serena Williams won more Grand Slam singles titles than any other player with 23. Together, Serena and her sister Venus won three Olympic gold medals in doubles and 14 Grand Slam titles. In addition, they both have fashion lines and are involved in several other business ventures and interests. With the Washington Wizards, Mystics and Capitals, Sheila became the first African American woman to be an owner or partner in three professional sports franchises. She is also the co-founder of BET and the CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts. Condoleezza was the first female African American Secretary of State and the first woman to serve as National Security Advisor of The United States. Also, as an avid sports fan and advocate she is a part of the ownership group for the NFL's Denver Broncos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Sports • Women.

Location. 39° 6.514′ N,

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77° 33.339′ W. Marker is in Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun County. It can be reached from East Market Street (Route 7) near Sycolin Road Southeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 E Market St, Leesburg VA 20175, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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: Male Athletes Dominating Sports (here, next to this marker); Female Athletes Dominating Sports (here, next to this marker); African American Inventions (here, next to this marker); Women Breaking Barriers Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 10, 2026

2. Entrepreneurs Excelling Inside & Outside of Sports Marker

(here, next to this marker); African American Inventors (here, next to this marker); Match the Sport with the Athlete (here, next to this marker); Black History Fun Facts (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Women Breaking Barriers Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesburg.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.