Ivanhoe, Virginia

Ivanhoe is a census-designated place in southern Wythe County, Virginia, United States, that straddles the border of Wythe and Carroll counties. The population as of the United [States Census, 2010|2010 Census] was 551. Ivanhoe is situated in the Appalachian Mountains along New River, and New [River Trail State Park] passes through Ivanhoe.

Demographics

Ivanhoe was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
According to the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 551, of whom 97.10% were White, 1.45% were American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.91 were some other race, 0.18% were two or more races. Of these, 1.45% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

History

Ivanhoe was the birthplace of Robert Sayers Sheffey, eccentric Methodist circuit rider and evangelist.
A nearby rock quarry and mines were no longer operating in 2018.