kids encyclopedia robot

Ivy, Virginia facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Ivy
All Saints Anglican Church, Ivy, Virginia.jpg
Location of Ivy within Albemarle County
Location of Ivy within Albemarle County
Ivy is located in Virginia
Ivy
Ivy
Location in Virginia
Country United States
State Virginia
County Albemarle
Elevation
522 ft (159 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 917
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 434
GNIS feature ID 1493130

Ivy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 905. It is a small unincorporated community located on U.S. Route 250, just west of Charlottesville.

D. S. Tavern, Home Tract, Spring Hill, Woodstock Hall Tavern and Blue Ridge Swim Club are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History

Ivy Creek flows through this area of western Albemarle County. It was cited in deeds for land in the Ivy area as early as the 1750s. The village at the present location of Ivy was known as Woodville (for the locally prominent Wood family) between 1826 and 1851. After the arrival of the railroad in 1851, the rail stop at this location was known as Woodville Depot. By 1859, the name had changed to Ivy Depot, probably after Ivy Creek. The village's name was shortened to Ivy in the 1950s.

Climate

Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).

Notable people

  • Joe Hicks (1932–2023), former Major League Baseball player, born in Ivy
  • Meriwether Lewis (1774–1809), politician, explorer
  • Kyle Long (born 1988) professional football player for Chicago Bears
  • Tom Perriello (born 1974), attorney, politician
  • Virginia Hargraves Wood (c. 1872–1941), painter and illustrator
  • Waddy Butler Wood (1869–1944), architect

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ivy (Virginia) para niños

kids search engine
Ivy, Virginia Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.