A Brief History of Andalusia & Covington County (Part 3)
A flood and subsequent illnesses in 1841 forced settlers to move out of the lowlands around Montezuma to higher ground. This high point on the ridge was called the "New Site" until it established a post office and became Andalusia.
Prior to the arrival of the railroad, Covington County's economy was based solely on timber and agriculture. In 1899 the Central of Georgia Railroad and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad established lines to and through Andalusia. This opened the county to new economic opportunites.
....be sure to watch for the conclusion of this 4 part series on Andalusia.
Posted at 10:26AM Aug 11, 2011 by MaryAlyce Outlaw in General | Comments[0]
