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.
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Municipalities and communities of Cherokee County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |