Historical Marker

Central of Georgia Railroad (marker-222222)

Savannah · Chatham County

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Incorporated in 1833 by Savannah merchants determined to capture the interior cotton trade, the Central of Georgia Railroad grew into one of the South's major lines, anchoring the city's economy for more than a century.

About this site

Central of Georgia Railroad is a historical marker in Savannah, Chatham County. It is one of 339 historical markers documented in Chatham County, among 480 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.0785, -81.1087 near Savannah. The nearest cataloged historic site is Low, Juliette Gordon, Historic District (historic place), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Paint and Coach Shop, Battlefield Park, Carpentry Shop, and Storehouse.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

Also at or near Savannah, Chatham County

“Central of Georgia Railroad” names 2 distinct records in Chatham County. This page is the historical marker in Savannah. The others:

Central Of Georgia Railroad — Historical Marker in Savannah (1976)

📍 32.0785, -81.1087 · Savannah, Chatham County

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Nearby in Chatham County

Historic Place

Low, Juliette Gordon, Historic District

Battlefield Park, Carpentry Shop

Central Of Georgia Railroad

Savannah History Museum (Battlefield Park)