Ebenezer Methodist Church

Historical marker location:

319 N Erwin St, Cartersville, Georgia

( Marker can be reached from North Erwin Street east of Cassville Road (Georgia Route 293), on the left when traveling east.)

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.