Pooler’s roots trace back to the 1830s when the Central of Georgia Railroad was being built. The city’s namesake, Captain Robert William Pooler, played a crucial role in surveying the route, and the rail station established here was named in his honor. During the Civil War, Pooler (then known as Pooler’s Station) served as the last rail stop before Savannah. In December 1864, Pooler witnessed a pivotal moment in history when Union officers led by General Sherman met with Savannah authorities to negotiate the city’s surrender.