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 Agriculture Department of the Central was involved in a variety of different projects such as crop testing, farm management, animal husbandry, immigration and farm settlement, and forest conservation in the South. The department also worked with Bethesda Home for Boys and organized boys' clubs.
From the description of Central of Georgia Railway Company : records, 1912-1948, n.d. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 45030480
