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Arno, Virginia
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 Arno, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Arno, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise |
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492488 |
Arno is a small, unincorporated community located in Wise County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known for being a former coal town, which means its history is closely tied to the mining of coal.
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About Arno, Virginia
Arno is nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Virginia. It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Wise County.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or a town. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Services like roads, schools, and police are usually managed by the county government, which in Arno's case is Wise County, Virginia. Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.
Arno's History as a Coal Town
Arno was once a busy coal town. This means that the main reason the community existed was because of the coal mines nearby. People moved to Arno to work in these mines, digging up coal that was used for energy across the country.
Life in a Coal Town
Life in a coal town like Arno was often centered around the mining industry.
- Many families had at least one member who worked in the mines.
- The company that owned the mine often built houses, stores, and even schools for the workers and their families.
- These towns played a big role in providing energy for the nation, especially during the 19th and 20th centuries.
- As the demand for coal changed or mines closed, many coal towns saw their populations shrink.
Notable People
- Willie Horton (baseball), a famous former professional baseball player. He played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB), including the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners.
