Ivanhoe’s famous people span 122 years: 2 births from 1820 to 1942
David Huddle leads the list, covered in one language. The only other name is the American Methodist clergy Robert Sheffey. The list’s best known name, David Huddle, dates from 1942. The longest list in Virginia is Arlington’s, with 84 names.

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Ivanhoe and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
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- Robert Sheffey: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons