Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad
| Company type | Railroad company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | February 26, 1852 (under Tennessee legislation) |
| Fate | Acquired by Southern Railway Company |
| Successor | Southern Railway Company |
| Headquarters | Charlotte , United States |
Area served | North Carolina |
The Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad Company in North Carolina was established under Tennessee legislation on February 26, 1852, and later incorporated under North Carolina law on February 15, 1855. The company finalized its name on February 23, 1861.
By the year 1860, the company had completed a railroad line with a gauge of , connecting Charlotte, North Carolina to Statesville, North Carolina. In 1863, this track was taken apart by the Confederate States to provide materials for building the Piedmont Railroad, which served military objectives. Partial financing for the railroad’s restoration came from $147,000 in North Carolina state bonds approved in 1869. The rebuilt line resumed service on June 22, 1871.
From 1860 until 1863 and again between 1871 and 1881, the company directly managed its operations. Following this period, control of the line shifted to the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad from 1881 to 1886, then to The Richmond and Danville Railroad from 1886 until 1892, with receivers overseeing it through mid-1894.
On June 26, 1894, ownership of the Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad Company transferred to the Southern Railway Company, which commenced operations on July 1, 1894.
References
- Interstate Commerce Commission. Southern Ry. Co., Volume 37, Interstate Commerce Commission Valuation Reports, November 6, 1931. Washington: United States Government Printing Office, 1932.