Piranguinho's history resembles late in 19th century, when Brazil lived as an Empire, ruled by D. Pedro II.

As a way to build up an infrastructure to support the Brazil's growth, railroads were constructed throughout all the country, then improving the communication and transport systems.

As a direct result of these actions, many parts of Minas Gerais had the political, social, and economic boundaries expanded considerably.

Later on the estate became a region of interest by the authorities responsible to develop the project for various railroads in Minas Gerais, called "Rede Mineira de Viação".

The Baroness was responsible to lumber and provide the railroad sleepers necessary to the construction, work-force, to build up a water-powered sawmill (Portuguese: Engenho) to process the wood, rectify the Ribeirão dos Porcos course, and lastly manage all the infrastructure.