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Eastover Subdivision
The Columbia and Sumter Railroad was a railroad in South Carolina running between those two cities that began operating immediately after the American Civil War. It later became part of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad network. The railroad is still in service today and it is now operated by CSX Transportation as their Eastover Subdivision. History The Columbia and Sumter Railroad was chartered by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1866, shortly after the American Civil War. It only briefly operated as an independent railroad before it was sold to the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad (the successor to the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad) in 1870. The Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta lasted until 1898 when it was absorbed into the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad operated the line for many years as their Sumter—Columbia Line and they operated both passenger and freight service. Sumter was a major hub for the Atlantic Coast Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilmington And Manchester Railroad
The Wilmington and Manchester Railroad was a railroad that served South Carolina and North Carolina before, during and after the American Civil War. It received its charter in 1846 and began operation in 1853 from Wilmington, North Carolina, extending west to the now-defunct town of Manchester, South Carolina (just west of Sumter). The track gauge was . Route The route was built to haul South Carolina cotton to the Port of Wilmington, which was attempting to compete with the Port of Charleston. The railroad would go on to become a major shipper of naval stores and cotton. History American Civil War The line was devastated at the end of the war, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman dispatched some 2,500 federal troops from the South Carolina coast to locate locomotives and rolling stock that the Confederates were hiding in the state's hinterland. In April 1865, the force, under Gen. Edward E. Potter located nine locomotives and approximately 200 cars, many belonging to the Wilmingt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia is the capital of the U.S. state of South Carolina. With a population of 136,632 at the 2020 census, it is the second-largest city in South Carolina. The city serves as the county seat of Richland County, and a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. It is the center of the Columbia metropolitan statistical area, which had a population of 829,470 in 2020 and is the 72nd-largest metropolitan statistical area in the nation. The name Columbia is a poetic term used for the United States, derived from the name of Christopher Columbus, who explored for the Spanish Crown. Columbia is often abbreviated as Cola, leading to its nickname as "Soda City." The city is located about northwest of the geographic center of South Carolina, and is the primary city of the Midlands region of the state. It lies at the confluence of the Saluda River and the Broad River, which merge at Columbia to form the Congaree River. As the state capital, Columbia is the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defunct South Carolina Railroads
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Carolina Midland Railway
The Carolina Midland Railway was a railroad that served western South Carolina in the late 19th century. The Carolina Midland was formed in 1891 with the consolidation of the Barnwell Railway and the Blackville, Alston and Newberry's Perry-to-Blackville line.South Carolina Railroads, Carolina Midland Railway /ref> In addition to a line reaching from Blackville to [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spartanburg, Union And Columbia Railroad
The Spartanburg, Union and Columbia Railroad was a successor railroad to the Spartanburg and Union Railroad. Like the Spartanburg and Union, the line ran from Alston, South Carolina, to Spartanburg, South Carolina. It was sold under foreclosure in June 1880 and leased to the Columbia and Greenville Railroad for 90 years. It was likely at this point that it changed its name to the Spartanburg, Union and Columbia. The carrier operated as part of the Richmond and Danville Railroad The Richmond and Danville Railroad (R&D) Company was a railroad that operated independently from 1847 until 1894, first in the U.S. state of Virginia, and later on of track in nine states. Chartered on March 9, 1847, the railroad completed its ... system from 1881 to 1894 and was controlled by the Southern Railway Company after 1895. References Defunct South Carolina railroads Predecessors of the Southern Railway (U.S.) Railway companies established in 1878 Railway companies disestablished in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte, Columbia And Augusta Railroad
The Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad was formed in 1869 with the merger of the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad and the Columbia and Augusta Railroad. Route The combined line stretched for over between Charlotte, North Carolina, and Augusta, Georgia. ;Stationshttp://railga.com/charlcol70tt.html * Charlotte, 0 miles ** 0 kilometers * Morrow's (Now Pineville), 11 ** * Fort Mills, 18 ** * Rock Hill, 26 ** * Smith's, 35 ** * Lewis, 38 ** * Chester, 45 ** * Cornwall's, 53 ** * Black Stock, 57 ** * Yonguesville, 60 ** * White Oak, 64 ** * Adger's, 67 ** * Winnsboro, 72 ** * Simpson's, 78 ** * Ridgeway, 84 ** * Doko, 91 ** * Killian's, 97 ** * Columbia, 107 ** * Lexington, 124 ** * Gilbert Hollow, 134 ** * Leesville, 141 ** * Batesville, 143 ** * Ridge Spring, 153 ** * Johnston, 162 ** * Mile's Mill, 173 ** * Graniteville, 183 ** * Augusta, 195 miles ** Track gauge Originally, the line had a track gauge of , but that was changed to in 1886. Ownership chan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charleston, Cincinnati And Chicago Railroad
The Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad, informally known as the Triple C, was a Southeastern railroad that operated in the late 19th century. The company was formed in 1886 with the idea of extending a rail line from Charleston, South Carolina, to Ashland, Kentucky, in an effort to mine coal and iron ore found in the Appalachians. Construction began at Rutherfordton, North Carolina, with rails being laid both north and south. In 1890, major investor Baker Brothers & Co. failed and a court-appointed receiver was ordered for the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago. Three years later, the line was sold to its bondholders and a new corporation was established: The Ohio River and Charleston Railway. See also *Georgetown and North Carolina Railroad The Georgetown and North Carolina Railroad was a Southeastern railroad company that operated after Reconstruction. The company was originally chartered as the Georgetown and North Carolina Narrow Gauge Railroad by the South Carolin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wedgefield, South Carolina
Wedgefield is an unincorporated community in the High Hills of Santee area in western Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. Wedgefield is also a Census Designated Place (CDP). Wedgefield was so named because its location was likened to a "wedge" into the High Hills of Santee. In the 18th and 19th centuries it was the location of many plantations, notably those of the Singleton family, which produced First Lady of the United States, Angelica Singleton Van Buren. Today the plantations are gone except for their cemeteries and Wedgefield is today noted as the location of a state park, a state forest and other recreational places. When the railroad came through in the 19th century, the commercial center of Wedgefield developed at the intersection of the railroad, Kings Highway (South Carolina Highway 261) and Wedgefield Road (South Carolina Highway 763). It has its own post office with the Zip Code of 29168. Wedgefield had a population of 3,376 in 2000 on a Zip Code-based estima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cane Savannah, South Carolina
Cane Savannah is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,452 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Sumter, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Cane Savannah is located at (33.892258, -80.437346). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and (1.64%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,452 people, 488 households, and 404 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 524 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 64.33% White, 34.71% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.62% Asian, and 0.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population. There were 488 households, out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no hus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parkton—Sumter Line
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad's Parkton—Sumter Line (G Line) was one of the company's secondary main lines running between Parkton, North Carolina and Sumter, South Carolina. Route description The Parkton—Sumter Line began at a junction with the Atlantic Coast Line's main line in Parkton, North Carolina. From Parkton, it ran northwest for a little over a mile to a point historically known as McNatt's. From there, it turned southwest and passed through Red Springs and Maxton before crossing into South Carolina near McColl. From McColl, it continued running southwest through Bennettsville, Mont Clare, and Darlington, where it connected with the Atlantic Coast Line's Wadesboro—Florence Line. Beyond Darlington, it continued to its terminus in Sumter, a hub and major junction for the Atlantic Coast Line. A short branch line also ran from Bennettsville northeast to Gibson, North Carolina. History The Parkton—Sumter Line from McNatt's (just west of Parkton) to Benn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Railroad Of South Carolina
The Central Railroad of South Carolina was a South Carolina railroad that operated following Reconstruction. It ran between the town of Lane (also known as Lanes) and Sumter, a distance of about . Wikipedia, WikiProject Trains, ICC valuations, Atlantic Coast Line Railroad The line is in service today as CSX's Lane Subdivision. History The Central of South Carolina was chartered by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1876 under the Williamsburg Railroad moniker, but the name was changed shortly thereafter to Central Railroad of South Carolina. The line opened in 1882. Ownership and leases The line was leased to the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad and the Northeastern Railroad, to which it connected on each end. The two lessees agreed to pay all taxes, keep the line in good repair and pay a rental rate of $30,000 annually. The Central of South Carolina was owned by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad beginning around 1900. It was listed on Atlantic Coast Line employee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florence—Robbins Line
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad's Florence—Robbins Line (K Line) was one of the company's secondary main lines that ran from Florence, South Carolina to Robbins (just east of Augusta, Georgia). It was built in the late 1800s and large parts of it were built by the Atlantic Coast Line's predecessor companies. Parts of the line are still in service. Route Description The Florence—Robbins Line began in Florence, South Carolina at a junction with the Atlantic Coast Line's Main Line. From Florence, it ran west-southwest to Sumter, South Carolina, Sumter, which was a hub for the company and a connection with some of their other lines. From Sumter, the line continued southwest to Denmark, South Carolina, Denmark and Cope, South Carolina, Cope before coming to an end at Robbins (just east of Augusta, Georgia), where it connected with the Charleston and Western Carolina Railway (an Atlantic Coast Line subsidiary). The line's Creston Branch ran from the line at Creston east along th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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