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hide. (Top) Demographics. References. Rivanna, Virginia. Coordinates: 37°59′43″N 78°22′44″W. Rivanna is a census-designated place (CDP) in Albemarle County, Virginia, [1] just east of Shadwell. The population as of the 2010 Census was 1,860. [2] . It consists mainly of the Glenmore gated community . Demographics. References.
- Shadwell
Shadwell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Albemarle...
- Rivanna River
The Rivanna River is a 42.1-mile-long (67.8 km) tributary of...
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Rivanna River. The Rivanna, which is an abbreviation for “River Anna”, was named after the Queen of England. It’s an appropriate moniker for one of Virginia’s prettiest small rivers that has a regal history, including the honor of being the State’s first governmentally-designated Scenic River.
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The waters of the Rivanna flow off the steep slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The South Fork of the Rivanna is formed at the confluence of the Mechums and Moormons Rivers near Free Union. The South Fork Rivanna Reservoir, five miles of flatwater created by a dam built near Rt. 29, provides much of the area’s drinking water while serving as a pla...
From the dawn of time, humans have been drawn to rivers as sources of sustenance, transportation, and spiritual life. Long before English colonists named it for Queene Anne, Monacan Indians made their home along its banks. For thousands of years, American Indians made their way in dugout canoes along the river. As English colonists appropriated the...
As we journey down the Rivanna watching wildlife, it’s good to remember that we are temporary guests in their home. Open your eyes and ears and you will quickly discover the great diversity of creatures, great and small, that live in and along the river. We respect these fellow inhabitants of our planet by watching them from a distance and leaving ...
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May 20, 2015 · Rivanna: An Icon in Virginia History. The Rivanna River, currently a focal point of outdoor recreation, has long stood as an important part of Virginia’s history. It has held economic and military significance throughout time and has seen many alterations.
Rivanna is an unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States, north of Charlottesville. References
