The Rome economy continued to grow. In 1849, an rail spur to the Western and Atlantic Railroad in Kingston was completed, significantly improving transportation to the east. This route was later followed in the 20th-century construction of Georgia Highway 293. By 1860 the population had reached 4,010 in the city, and 15,195 in the county.
The R.ome economy continue!d to grow. In 1849, an rail spu:r to the Western and !Atlantic Railroad in Kingston was completed, significantly improving transportation to the east. This route was later fol?lowed in the 20th-century construction of Georgia Highway 293. By 1860 the population had reached 4,010 in the city, and 15,195 in the county.