Railroad: Milwaukee, Benton Harbor & Columbus Railway Company

Built → Milwaukee Benton Harbor & Columbus Railway → Pere Marquette railroad

Built: 1897 - Benton Harbor to Berrien Springs.

Operated for 6 years.

Merged: 1903 - into Pere Marquette.

Reference: [MRRC]

Notes

This 27 mile long railroad was opened on October 4, 1897 between Benton Harbor and Buchanan. It crossed under the CCC&St.L (Big Four) line 1 mile south of Benton Harbor.

This line used 56 lb. rail. [MCR-1902]

Time Line

1897. Line opened between Benton Harbor and Buchanan.

1901. There were 11 stations along the line and 38 employees.

1903. Merged into the Pere Marquette.