The Covington and Oxford Street Railroad was a mule-drawn street railway operating between Covington and Oxford, Georgia. The company was incorporated in 1873, though construction of the line was not completed until it entered service in about July 1888. The railroad provided streetcar transportation between downtown Covington and the Georgia Railroad depot. The line also ran through North Covington, originally known as Midway, and extended to Oxford. The route linked residential, commercial, and institutional areas, including access to the rail depot, which served as a regional transportation connection.
By April 1889, the company reported strong business activity and financial stability. Although construction costs exceeded the amount raised through stock subscriptions, the resulting debt was retired from net earnings. Contemporary accounts noted that the company had eliminated its indebtedness and maintained a treasury surplus.
In 1890, the company was led by President W.C. Clark and Secretary and Treasurer J.G. Lester. The railroad operated roughly three miles of standard-gauge track. The line had 25-pound T rail and maintained a roster of six streetcars drawn by ten horses.
Operations continued until 1917.