Western Railway of Alabama

The Central of Georgia Railway, formed from its predecessor, The Central Rail Road and Banking Company of Georgia in 1895 was a dominant force in the economic life of Georgia and parts of Alabama through the mid-twentieth century. Through its many branch and subsidiary lines, land holding companies, and agricultural experimentation, it controlled much of the region's transportation and was a strong influence in the rural development of the area.

(Cont.) The Western Railroad of Alabama was incorporated on February 23, 1860 and ran a tenth of 161 miles. The panic of 1872 brought financial hardship to the company, and on April 1, 1874 the road was placed in receivership. The following year the Company was sold under foreclosure in a joint venture between the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company and the Central Rail Road and Banking Company of Georgia. However, the Western Railroad of Alabama continued to operate as an independent company.

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