page_title: Leesburg Transfer Company
hierarchical_section_title: Leesburg Transfer Company
caption_attribution_description: English: An ad from "Webb's Jacksonville and consolidated directory of the representative cities of east and south Florida" 1886 edition
context_page_description: The Leesburg Transfer Company was incorporated October 31, 1884, in Leesburg, Florida, by Joseph A. Earman, to build and operate two miles of horse railroad in Leesburg connecting the various railroad depots with the steamer landing on Lake Harris. Earman was President, and Charles L. Myers was Secretary and Manager. Earman was also the proprietor of the Grand Central Hotel and a livery and sale stable at the corner of Magnolia and 3rd streets. A picture in the Florida State Archives shows 3 ft narrow gauge tracks in Main Street in the 1880s.
context_section_description: The Leesburg Transfer Company was incorporated October 31, 1884, in Leesburg, Florida, by Joseph A. Earman, to build and operate two miles of horse railroad in Leesburg connecting the various railroad depots with the steamer landing on Lake Harris. Earman was President, and Charles L. Myers was Secretary and Manager. Earman was also the proprietor of the Grand Central Hotel and a livery and sale stable at the corner of Magnolia and 3rd streets. A picture in the Florida State Archives shows 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge tracks in Main Street in the 1880s.
caption: Leesburg Transfer ad from "Webb's Directory"
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