Anticipating the eventual revival of the south's economy, henry plant purchased the and the in 1879.

Atlantic and Gulf Railroad of Georgia,

Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad

In 1879 he purchased, with others, the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad of Georgia, and later reorganized the Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad, of which he became president.

the indians would be mad that they would have to move since it caused many deaths known as the trail of tears they would of taken it to the supreme court but discrimination would have mad them lose