Carbon, Alberta
| Carbon | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Village of Carbon | |
  Location in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 51°29′19.7″N 113°09′14.0″W / 51.488806°N 113.153889°WCoordinates: 51°29′19.7″N 113°09′14.0″W / 51.488806°N 113.153889°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Municipal district | Kneehill County |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | November 18, 1912 |
| Government[2] | |
| • Mayor | Guss Nash |
| • Governing body | Carbon Village Council |
| Area (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 2.00 km2 (0.77 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 592 |
| • Density | 295.6/km2 (766/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | T0M 0L0 |
| Area code(s) | +1-403 |
| Highways |
Highway 575 Highway 836 |
| Waterway | Kneehill Creek |
| Website | Official website |
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 (4.3 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.
History
The 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.[4] The village was incorporated in 1912.
Carbon had a railroad running through it which has since been removed. This railroad is on the south side of the Kneehill Creek. On both sides of the village (west/east) you can still see this railroad flying over (2016). This railroad was operated by CP rail. Glenbow museum in Calgary has photos of this railroad under construction on file. This railroad was primarily used to support the coal mining in the area.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Carbon had a population of 592 living in 208 of its 226 total dwellings, a 3.9% change from its 2006 population of 570. With a land area of 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi), it had a population density of 296.0/km2 (766.6/sq mi) in 2011.[3]
In 2006, Carbon had a population of 570 living in 228 dwellings, a 7.5% increase from 2001. The village had an area of 2.00 km2 (0.77 sq mi) and a population density of 284.7 inhabitants per square kilometre.[5]
Facilities and amenities
The village also features a K-12 school, swimming pool, museum and art gallery, curling rink, and two campgrounds. Maintained walking paths are also available year-round, following the creek through the valley.
See also
References
- ↑ "Location and History Profile: Village of Carbon" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 120. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ↑ Gibson, Walter Jean (1975). Carbon District : crop, coal, and cattle centre : 1895-1962. Red Deer: Fletcher Printing. p. 4.
- ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Carbon - Community Statistics". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
