Lakeland in Lanier County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Milltown Air Line Locomotive
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 31° 2.432′ N, 83° 4.489′ W. Marker is in Lakeland, Georgia, in Lanier County. Marker is on East Murrell Avenue just east of South Valdosta Road (U.S. 221), on the left when traveling east. Mural is painted on the south side of the building at this address. Marker is mounted above eye-level, near the southeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 South Valdosta Road, Lakeland GA 31635, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Hotel Milltown (within shouting distance of this marker); M. E. Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Stapleton's Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Oaklawn Baptist Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Lanier County (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Governor E. D. Rivers (approx. one mile away); Union Baptist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Joshua Lee (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lakeland.
Also see . . .
1. Milltown Air Line Railway.
The railroad of the Milltown Air Line Railway consists of 9.269 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, located in the State of Georgia, extending from Milltown to Naylor. The carrier also owns and uses 1.349 miles of yard tracks and sidings. Its road thus embraces 10.618 miles of all tracks. It was operated by J. A. J. Henderson, as an individual owner, who had purchased it from The Milltown Lumber Company under a deferred-payment plan.(Submitted on January 8, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Air-line Railroad.
An air-line railroad was a railroad that was relatively flat and straight, choosing a shorter route over an easier to construct route. In their heyday, which was prior to aviation, they were often referred to simply as "air lines". When actual air travel began in the United States, the older usage of the phrase "air line" led to confusion.(Submitted on January 8, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 8, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.