Last Streetcar Operates in Athens, Georgia

Overview

The final Athens streetcar completed its last run on May 31, 1930, ending nearly 45 years of street railway service in the Classic City.

The event marked the end of an era that had begun with mule-drawn cars in 1885. Declining ridership, increased automobile use, and financial pressures contributed to the decision.

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Date
May 31, 1930

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