Private company

Covington and Macon Railroad

The Covington and Macon Railroad was founded in 1885 and began operations in 1887 between Macon and Hillsboro, Georgia. It eventually stretched 102 miles (164 km), operating from Macon to Athens, Georgia. However, it went bankrupt and was sold at public auction in 1891.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The Covington and Macon Railroad was founded in 1885 and began operations in 1887 between Macon and Hillsboro, Georgia. It eventually stretched 102 miles (164 km), operating from Macon to Athens, Georgia. However, it went bankrupt and was sold at public auction in 1891. It was then reorganized as the Macon and Northern Railroad.2

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