Historical Marker
Andruw Jones
Historical marker location:
225 Willie Smokie Glover Dr, Macon, Georgia
( Marker can be reached from Willie Smokie Glover Drive, on the right when traveling south.)
Macon Bacon Walk of Fame.
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.