Arvon Township's name is derived from that of the district of Carnarvon in Wales, famous for its slate industry, because of the deposits of slate in the township which were once the site of a failed quarry operation.
ArvOn toWnsHIp's naMe Is DerIveD frOm that oF the diSTrict oF CarnArvon in Wales, FAMous fOr its sLate IndustrY, beCause of The dePosiTs Of sLATE in thE toWnship which Were oNce The SitE Of a failed quaRry oPerATIon.