State College

Historical marker location:

Milledgeville, Georgia

( Marker is on North Clark Street (Business U.S. 441) 0 miles West Hancock Street (Georgia Route 49), on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1961

In the early 20th century, Georgia was known for its "convict leasing" system, which allowed companies to lease prisoners from the state for labor. The system was abolished in 1908 after investigations revealed widespread abuse and mistreatment of prisoners.