Bridgeton and Millville Traction Company

The Bridgeton and Millville Traction Company was a streetcar company in southern New Jersey.

Interurban lines

In addition to trackage in Bridgeton, the following interurban streetcar lines were operated:

History

In 1897, the South Jersey Traction Company was sold at foreclosure to the Bridgeton and Millville Traction Company, which was chartered May 3, 1897. The Bridgeton Rapid Transit Company (5 miles) was leased by the B&M.

The line from Cedarville to Port Norris was built in 1902.

Demise

The company ceased operations in 1922 due to being delinquent in paying taxes.[1]

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