Alderson, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alderson
Carlstadt (1911–1916)
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"Star of the Prairies"
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 Alderson
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southeast Alberta |
| Census division | 1 |
| Municipal district | Cypress County |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Railways | Canadian Pacific Railway |
Alderson is a small place in Alberta, Canada. It's now known as a ghost town, which means most people have moved away. Long ago, it was a busy village. From 1911 to 1916, it was called the Village of Carlstadt. The name changed during the First World War because many places changed their German names.
Alderson is about 15 kilometers (9 miles) northwest of Suffield. It's along the main railway line used by the Canadian Pacific Railway. The city of Brooks is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest. Medicine Hat is about 55 kilometers (34 miles) southeast. Alderson is 760 meters (2,493 feet) above sea level.
A Look Back in Time
Many settlers came to southeast Alberta in the early 1900s. They were looking for land to farm. Alderson started as a small train stop called Langevin. It later became the center of one of Canada's worst farming disasters. The area suffered from long dry spells, fires, and many pests like flies, grasshoppers, and rabbits.
Population Changes
This section shows how the number of people living in Alderson changed over the years.
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In the 1931 Census, Alderson had a population of 81 people.
