Unknown Confederate Dead

Historical marker location:

Kingston, Georgia

( Marker is on Johnson Street, 0 miles east of Cemetery Street, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1956

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.