Dickey Betts' Apt B

Historical marker location:

191B Corbin Ave, Macon, Georgia

( Marker is on Corbin Avenue south of Clayton Street, on the left when traveling south.)

Historic Macon Music Registry.

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.