Savannah, Griffin & North Alabama Railroad


Chartered in 1854, the SG&NA opened from Griffin to Newnan in 1870. It was extended to Carrollton in 1872. Poors 1881 Manual indicated that the SG&NA was operated in connection with the Central of Georgia. The railroad's president was William M. Wadley and the vice-president was W.G. Raoul, both of Savannah. The general offices were also in Savannah.

In November, 1890 the SG&NA was sold under foreclosure and purchased by the Savannah and Western Railroad.

1886 map (57K)

 


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