Florida Overseas Railroad
Sector: Rail • Location: Florida, United States
Source: Go2Tutors
Henry Flagler’s ambitious railroad connected mainland Florida to Key West in the early 1900s. The impressive overseas railway operated for over two decades until the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 washed away miles of track, leading to abandonment.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit
- Location
- Florida, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Go2Tutors
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Status
Original status | Cancelled |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | Henry Flagler’s ambitious railroad connected mainland Florida to Key West in the early 1900s. The impressive overseas railway operated for over two decades until the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 washed away miles of track, leading to abandonment. |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Florida |
Source
Source | Go2Tutors |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Mass Transit |
Article published date | 2025-04-19 |
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