Elvan, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elvan, Virginia
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 Elvan, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Elvan, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Elvan, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Loudoun |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495509 |
Elvan is a small place in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city.
Discovering Elvan
Elvan is a quiet area located in the northern part of Loudoun County. You can find it on Elvan Road, which is just off Mountain Road (also known as VA 690).
A Look at Its History
Elvan was not always called Elvan. Long ago, this community had a different name. It was first known as "Jumbo." Over time, its name changed to Elvan.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Elvan is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government. It is not a city or a town with a mayor or town council. Instead, it is part of a larger area, like a county. For Elvan, that larger area is Loudoun County. The county government helps manage services for places like Elvan. These services include things like roads and public safety.
