Ivy, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ivy
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Ivy within Albemarle County
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Location in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 917 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 434 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493130 |
Ivy is a small community in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
As of the 2020 Census, about 917 people live in Ivy. It's located on U.S. Route 250, just west of the city of Charlottesville.
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History of Ivy
The area where Ivy is located has a long history. A stream called Ivy Creek flows through this part of western Albemarle County. This creek was mentioned in old land records as far back as the 1750s.
The village we know as Ivy today had different names in the past.
- From 1826 to 1851, it was called Woodville. This name came from the Wood family, who were important in the local area.
- When the railroad arrived in 1851, the train stop here was named Woodville Depot.
- By 1859, the name changed again to Ivy Depot, likely because of Ivy Creek.
- Finally, in the 1950s, the name was shortened to just Ivy.
Historic Places in Ivy
Several places in Ivy are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to the history of the United States.
Some of these historic places include:
- D. S. Tavern
- Home Tract
- Spring Hill
- Woodstock Hall Tavern
- Blue Ridge Swim Club
Climate in Ivy
Ivy has a type of weather called a "Humid Subtropical Climate." This means the area usually has warm temperatures and rain spread out fairly evenly throughout the year. It doesn't get too cold in winter, and summers are warm and often humid.
Notable People from Ivy
Many interesting people have connections to Ivy, Virginia. Here are a few:
- Joe Hicks (1932–2023): Joe was born in Ivy. He became a professional baseball player and played in Major League Baseball.
- Meriwether Lewis (1774–1809): Meriwether Lewis was a famous explorer and politician. He is best known for leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which explored the western parts of the United States.
- Kyle Long (born 1988): Kyle is a professional football player. He played for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League.
- Tom Perriello (born 1974): Tom is an attorney and politician. He has served in the United States House of Representatives.
- Virginia Hargraves Wood (c. 1872–1941): Virginia was a talented painter and illustrator.
- Waddy Butler Wood (1869–1944): Waddy was a well-known architect.
Images for kids
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All Saints Anglican Church in Ivy.
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Map showing Ivy's location within Albemarle County.
