Carbó facts for kids
Carbó is a small town in the Mexican state of Sonora. It is the main town, also called the "municipal seat," of the area known as Carbó Municipality.
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A Brief History of Carbó
Carbó started as a settlement in 1888. This was when a very important railroad was being built in Sonora. The railroad connected the port city of Guaymas to Nogales, a town near the border.
Carbó as a Supply Station
Carbó became one of the key stops along this new railroad. It was an important place for supplies. Merchants and traders would stop here to get what they needed. They were often traveling to nearby mining regions like Rayón and Opodepe.
Becoming a Municipality
At first, Carbó was part of a larger area called San Miguel de Horcasitas. In 1943, the state government decided to make Carbó its own separate municipality. This meant it would have its own local government. However, it was soon joined back with San Miguel de Horcasitas that same year.
Carbó officially became its own municipality for good on December 15, 1952. This was made possible by a special law, Law No. 9.
Who Was José Guillermo Carbó?
The town of Carbó is named after a person named José Guillermo Carbó. He was from another Mexican state called Oaxaca. In 1878, he became a military leader in Sonora. He played a role in helping the state government remove the governor, Mariscal, from power in 1879. The town was named in his honor.
