Augusta, Gibson & Sandersville Railroad Incorporated in Georgia in 1884, the AG&S opened from Augusta to Stapleton in September, 1885; to Avera the following month; and to Gibson on December 10th. In June of 1886 the line reached Mitchell; in October it came to Warthen; and on November 28, 1886, it was completed to Sandersville, some 80 miles from Augusta. In 1889 it operated 4 locomotives, 8 passenger cars, and 43 freight and miscellaneous cars. The president and general manager was R. M. Mitchell of Augusta. Originally built with narrow-gauge (3-ft.) track, it was converted to standard gauge in 1895. After entering receivership it was reorganized in 1893 and renamed the Augusta Southern Railroad. Maps and Other Information:  1892 map (69K) 1893 listing in Poors Manual (145K)     RailGa.com. Georgia's Railroad History & Heritage. © Steve Storey. Railroad History | The Depot List | Locomotives On Display | Odds & Ends | Sources & References | Home