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Port Royal Railroad

Defunct railroad that ran from Port Royal, South Carolina, to Yemassee, South Carolina1

The Port Royal Railroad was a South Carolina railroad that was constructed following the American Civil War. The line was chartered in 1856 but wasn't built until 1870.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The Port Royal Railroad was a South Carolina railroad that was constructed following the American Civil War. The line was chartered in 1856 but wasn't built until 1870.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Port Royal and Augusta Railway1

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