Private company
Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad
American company1
The Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad (W&T) was chartered in 1883 with the purpose of building a connection with the Central of Georgia Railroad at Tennille, GA to Wrightsville, GA. The line started construction, and by March 1884, 1.5 miles had been completed, however grading work was delayed at that time by heavy rains. In April 1884, they acknowledged the use of convict lease labor for the construction of the rail line, citing that there were 43 men that were working on the line.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad (W&T) was chartered in 1883 with the purpose of building a connection with the Central of Georgia Railroad at Tennille, GA to Wrightsville, GA. The line started construction, and by March 1884, 1.5 miles had been completed, however grading work was delayed at that time by heavy rains. In April 1884, they acknowledged the use of convict lease labor for the construction of the rail line, citing that there were 43 men that were working on the line.2
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- WikipediaWrightsville and Tennille Railroad
- WikidataQ8038323
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