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Camden and Atlantic Railroad

Railroad company in New Jersey

The Camden and Atlantic Railroad was a railway company in the United States. It opened the first railway line to Atlantic City, New Jersey, and played an important role in the development of that city.2 It ceased to exist in 1896.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Mar 19, 1852Founded1

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Photo: Rijksmuseum, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Camden and Atlantic Railroad was a railway company in the United States. It opened the first railway line to Atlantic City, New Jersey, and played an important role in the development of that city.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by West Jersey and Seashore Railroad1

Timeline

  1. May 4, 1896Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Mar 19, 1852Founded Founded1

Sources

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