Corva, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corva, Arizona
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 Corva, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Corva, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Elevation | 6,227 ft (1,898 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-16225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 27984 |
Corva was a small, quiet place located in Coconino County, Arizona, in the United States. It was once a busy spot, especially for people working on the railroad. Imagine a town built right next to the train tracks! Corva is located high up, about 6,227 feet (1,898 m) above sea level. That's like being on top of a really tall mountain!
A Look Back: Corva's Story
Corva was known as a "populated place," which means it was a spot where people lived, even if it wasn't a big city or town. Its story is closely tied to the Santa Fe railroad.
Life Along the Tracks
In the early 1900s, railroads were super important for travel and moving goods across the country. Towns often grew up around these tracks. Corva was one such place. In 1913, houses were built there especially for the railroad workers. These workers helped keep the trains running smoothly.
From Busy Spot to Quiet Place
Over time, things changed. As the need for railroad stops like Corva lessened, people started to move away. This is how some places become what are sometimes called "ghost towns" – places that were once lively but are now mostly empty. Corva is no longer a populated place, but its history reminds us of the important role railroads played in developing Arizona.
