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Alcolu Railroad
Shortline railroad that served South Carolina, USA in the early 20th century1
The Alcolu Railroad was a shortline railroad that served South Carolina in the early 20th century. It was incorporated in 1902 to help to carry passengers and freight from Alcolu, South Carolina, in Clarendon County, to Beulah, which was renamed Olanta. Freight service was extended to Ham, in Florence County.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Alcolu Railroad was a shortline railroad that served South Carolina in the early 20th century. It was incorporated in 1902 to help to carry passengers and freight from Alcolu, South Carolina, in Clarendon County, to Beulah, which was renamed Olanta. Freight service was extended to Ham, in Florence County. For a short time, a passenger service ran from Olanta to Kirby once a week.2
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- WikipediaAlcolu Railroad
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- 1WikidataAlcolu Railroad on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaAlcolu Railroad on Wikipedia