The Empire & South Eastern railroad was built 11.2 miles from Empire Jct. to Empire in Benzie and Leelanau counties in 1900, mainly for logging purposes. The line was abandoned in 1923. [MRL]
Built → Empire & South Eastern Railroad → Abandoned
Built: 1900 from Empire to Empire Junction.
Operated for 23 years.
Abandoned 1923.
Reference: [MRRC]
This was a logging railroad owned by T. Wilce company. 10.7 miles in length.
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