Orange Ridge, DeLand and Atlantic Railroad

The Orange Ridge, DeLand and Atlantic Railroad was a railroad in Central Florida, United States, linking DeLand with the main line (now the CSX Sanford Subdivision). It opened in 1884.[1][2] The line is still operated by CSX as their DeLand Spur.

Florida state law chapter 3332, approved 1880, incorporated the Orange Ridge, DeLand and Atlantic Railroad Company.[3]

Florida state law chapter 3646, approved February 16, 1885, extended the time limit for completion to January 1, 1888.

References

  1. ↑ The Volusia Community, DeLand, Florida
  2. ↑ Daytona Beach News-Journal, Steamboats, trains helped open the way, April 6, 2001
  3. ↑ DeLand Historical Trail


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