Carbon, Alberta
Carbon is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Kneehill County, 41 kilometres (25 mi) west of Drumheller and 120 kilometres (75 mi) northeast of Calgary, along Highway 836, 7 kilometres (4 mi) each of Highway 21 on Highway 575. Built at the beginning of the 20th century in the Kneehill Creek Valley, Carbon is a picturesque village with paved, quiet streets lined with trees.
[] HistoryThe Carbon district has a very colorful and interesting history. Ranching, farming and coal mining were the major activities of the early settlers. The name Carbon was suggested by L.D. Elliot, an area rancher, and was adopted for the new post office opened on October 1, 1904. The village was incorporated in 1912. [] InfrastructureThe Village also features a K-12 School, Swimming pool, Museum and Art Gallery, Curling Rink and two popular Campgrounds. Maintained walking paths are also available year-round, following the creek through the valley. [] DemographicsIn 2006, Carbon had a population of 570 living in 228 dwellings, a 7.5% increase from 2001. The Village has an area of 2.00 km² (0.8 sq mi) and a population density of 284.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.[2] [] See also[] References
Carbon is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Kneehill County, 41 kilometres (25 mi) west of Drumheller and 120 kilometres (75 mi) northeast of Calgary, along Highway 836, 7 kilometres (4 mi) each of Highway 21 on Highway 575. Built at the beginning of the 20th century in the Kneehill Creek Valley, Carbon is a picturesque village with paved, quiet streets lined with trees.
[] HistoryThe Carbon district has a very colorful and interesting history. Ranching, farming and coal mining were the major activities of the early settlers. The name Carbon was suggested by L.D. Elliot, an area rancher, and was adopted for the new post office opened on October 1, 1904. The village was incorporated in 1912. [] InfrastructureThe Village also features a K-12 School, Swimming pool, Museum and Art Gallery, Curling Rink and two popular Campgrounds. Maintained walking paths are also available year-round, following the creek through the valley. [] DemographicsIn 2006, Carbon had a population of 570 living in 228 dwellings, a 7.5% increase from 2001. The Village has an area of 2.00 km² (0.8 sq mi) and a population density of 284.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.[2] [] See also[] References
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