Louisville And Wadley Ry And Connections

This railroad was first incorporated in August 1872 as the Louisville Branch Railroad Company. The name was changed to the Louisville and Wadley Railroad Company Aug. 14, 1879. Ten miles in length, the road was constructed in 1879 connecting the two towns of Louisville and Wadley, Ga. This railroad was bought by Central Dec. 7, 1898, and was sold by Central to a group of citizens on Sept. 18, 1961. The line is now known as the Louisville and Wadley Railway Company.