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.

Southbound Florida State Road 15A approaching the DeLand Spur, built by the Orange Ridge, DeLand and Atlantic Railroad.

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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