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Georgia Towns Grow With Central Rail Line Reach
The Savannah Americus and Montgomery route spurs rapid growth from Americus to Cordele and Lyons. Macon thrives on rail expansion, with new hotels, industries, and 22,500 residents. Savannah gains wealth from westward development, while settlers push into virgin forests and fertile lands along the line.
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The
Central Railroad
Americus
Savannah
Georgia
Savannah News
Central of Georgian
Central of Georgia
Tte
Gabbett
Central
Mason
South Atlantic
Middle Georgia
Macon
Vineville
Atylea
Shenandoah
Americus Betoens
Montgomery
Daily Recorder
Daily Times
Recorder
Maj
W. L. Glessner
South
Georgia Press Association
Maj. Glessner
Georgia Press
Americas
Court House
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery
Lower
Ogeechee River
Dooly
Wilcox
Velfair
Tattnall
Bryan
Savannsh
Savannah and Western Railway
Eli Perkins
Cordele
Georgia Southern
Florida
Lyons
Rochelle
Milan
Seville
Pembroke
Abbeville & Waycroaw
Savannah, Americus & Montgomery
Abbeville