Carona is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States.[1]
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| Coordinates: 37°16′49″N 94°52′07″W / 37.28028°N 94.86861°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-10825 |
| GNIS ID | 482751[1] |
History
editCarona 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
editCarona 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
edit- ^ 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.
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