Irvington, Virginia facts for kids
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Irvington, Virginia
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Businesses on State Route 200
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Location of Irvington, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.83 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
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| • Total | 474 |
| • Density | 264.45/sq mi (102.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22480
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| FIPS code | 51-40088 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1468521 |
Irvington is a charming town in Lancaster County, Virginia, United States. It is located right on the Rappahannock River. In 2020, about 474 people lived there. Irvington is part of a land area called the Northern Neck. It is also known as a special historic district. This means it has many old buildings and places that are important to history.
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History of Irvington, Virginia
How Irvington Got Its Name
From 1871 to 1893, Irvington was called "Carter's Creek Wharf." Sometimes people just called it "Carter's Creek." This was because steamboats used to dock there. The creek itself was named after an early settler, John Carter, Sr.. He was the father of a very important person in colonial times, King Carter.
In 1891, the town held a vote to pick a new name. They chose "Irvington" to honor Captain Levin Irvington from Baltimore. This new name also helped stop confusion with mail. Mail often got mixed up with another town called Center Cross in Essex County.
Early Schools in Irvington
The first Chesapeake Academy was in Irvington. It was open from 1889 to 1907. This school helped educate many young people in the area.
Irvington's Historic District
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| Location | King Carter Drive and Irvington Road, Irvington, Virginia |
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| Area | 1,107.2 acres (448.1 ha) |
| Built | 1740 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, et al. |
| NRHP reference No. | 00000895 |
| Added to NRHP | December 8, 2000 |
The historic district of Irvington is also known as Carters Creek. It covers a large area of about 1,107 acres. This special area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2000.
In 2000, the district included 149 buildings that help tell its history. It also had three important sites and one other structure. These places show the different styles of buildings from the past, like Greek Revival and Gothic Revival.
Geography of Irvington
Irvington is located at 37°39′41″N 76°25′9″W / 37.66139°N 76.41917°W.
The town covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.9 square kilometers), is water. This means a good part of the town is made up of rivers and creeks.
People Living in Irvington
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 570 | — | |
| 1970 | 504 | −11.6% | |
| 1980 | 567 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 496 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 673 | 35.7% | |
| 2010 | 432 | −35.8% | |
| 2020 | 474 | 9.7% | |
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Population Numbers
According to the 2020 census, there were 474 people living in Irvington. There were 368 housing units in total, and 248 of them were lived in. About 260 families called Irvington home.
Most of the people living there, 454, were white. There were also 10 people of mixed race, 10 who were Hispanic or Latino, and 6 who were black. Two people were Native American, one was Asian, and one was of another race. A high number of residents, 89.2%, owned their homes.
Age and Education
The average age in Irvington was 58.6 years old. This means many older adults live in the town. About 35.5% of the people were 65 years old or older.
About 10.4% of the population were veterans. Most of these veterans, 91.7%, were male. Many residents also had a good education. About 56.7% had a bachelor's degree or other higher education.
Income and Poverty
The average income for a household in Irvington was $118,750. For families, the average income was $157,500. Married-couple families earned even more, with an average of $174,375.
A small number of people, 4.6%, lived below the poverty line. Of those, 13% were 65 years old or older.
Things to Do and See in Irvington
Local Attractions
Irvington is home to The Tides Inn, a popular marine resort. It's a great place for visitors to stay and enjoy the water.
On King Carter Drive, you can find the Steamboat Museum. This museum teaches you all about the history of steamboats. These boats used to travel on the Chesapeake Bay and stop right in Irvington.
Community and Business
Lancaster National Bank was started in Irvington in 1900. It later became Chesapeake National Bank and is now Chesapeake Bank. This bank was created to serve the growing town. Chesapeake National Bank even had a "Boat 'n Bank." This was a houseboat with bank tellers that would visit wharves and oyster houses along the Rappahannock River.
The town also has a club called the Rappahannock River Yacht Club. There is also a place for boats called Irvington Marina.
Schools and Churches
Children in Irvington attend schools run by Lancaster County Public Schools. There is also a private school in Irvington called Chesapeake Academy. It reopened in 1965 and teaches children from age 3 through eighth grade.
The original Chesapeake Academy schoolhouse from 1890 is on King Carter Drive. It is now a place called the Hope & Glory Inn. Next to the old schoolhouse is the Irvington Methodist Church. The church's old parsonage (where the minister lived) is now a women's clothing store called The Dandelion.
Local Winemaking
Since the 1970s, making wine has become popular in the area. There are several wineries nearby. Irvington is located in a special winemaking area called the Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace.
See also
In Spanish: Irvington (Virginia) para niños
