Brinson Railway Company

Product Details CompanyBrinson Railway CompanyCertificate TypeCommon StockDate IssuedUnissued, circa early 1900'sCanceledYesPrinterInternational Bank Note CompanySignaturesHand signedApproximate Size12" (w) by 8 1/4" (h)ImagesRepresentative of the piece you will receiveGuaranteed AuthenticYesAdditional DetailsNAReference $25 to $50 Historical Context The Brinson Railway was named after the late George M. Brinson, who began construction of the line from Savannah to Springfield, 24 miles, in 1906. It was opened for traffic in 1907. The line was extended in 1909 to Newington, 19 miles, connecting at that point with the Savannah Valley Railroad operating between Egypt and Millhaven. The portion of the Savannah Valley Railroad from Egypt to Newington was later abandoned, leaving the 28-mile stretch from Newington to Millhaven.The year 1911 brought a further extension of 25 miles, being from Millhaven to Sardis, 7 miles, thence to Waynesboro, 18 miles. In 1913 another extension was made,