Name/Title
The Coming of the Railroad to GreenvilleEntry/Object ID
RG134-05-04Description
The arrival of the railroad was transformative for Greenville, South Carolina. Sparked by Charleston's desire to remain economically competitive, early rail projects aimed to connect the port with the interior and ultimately the Midwest. Despite rivalries, financial panics, and logistical challenges, Greenville’s connection via the Greenville and Columbia Railroad in 1853 spurred industrial growth. Additional lines like the Atlanta and Charlotte, Greenville and Laurens, and the Piedmont and Northern followed, expanding Greenville's access to regional and national markets. Though steam locomotives eventually gave way to diesel and rail dominance faded, the railroad era profoundly reshaped Greenville’s economy and pace of life.Collection
Proceedings and PapersCopyright
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Greenville Country Historical SocietyCopyright Details
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