Carona, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
37°16′49″N 94°52′07″W / 37.28028°N 94.86861°W / 37.28028; -94.86861[1]Carona is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States.[1]
History
Carona was originally called Carbona, because the area was rich with coal[2] and coal is a carbon-based fuel.
A post office was opened in Carona in 1905, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1988.[3]
Area attractions
Carona is the home of the Heart of the Heartlands museum complex dedicated to preserving the history railroads had in the mining industry. The complex includes a railroad museum; a restored Missouri Pacific Depot from Carona; a restored Missouri Pacific Depot from Boston, Missouri; and, a collection of railroad locomotives and cars, including the cosmetically restored KCS Steam Locomotive #1023 that once was displayed at Schlanger Park in Pittsburg, Kansas.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carona, Kansas
- ^ "Profile for Carona, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- ^ "Carona Museum Complex". Heart of the Heartlands Train Club. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
Further reading
External links
- Cherokee County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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Municipalities and communities of Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Columbus
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†This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau.
‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
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