The Central of Georgia Railway, formed from its predecessor, The Central Railroad 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 Savannah, Dublin and Western Short-Line Railroad company was organized on January 14, 1885. The line was built from Savannah, Georgia to Macon, Georgia through Dublin, Georgia and then on to Americus, Georgia. Construction was begun in 1886 by the United States Railroad Construction Company, but never completed by that company. In 1888, the Railroad was taken over by the Central Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia and the track was ocmpleted. The Savannah, Dublin and Western Short Line was then conveyed to the Savannah and Western Railroad by R.J. Dorant and B.A. Denmark on July 29, 1890.
From the description of Savannah, Dublin and Western Short Line Railroad : records, 1885-1888. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 45192355
