Fort Hawkins

Historical marker location:

736 Emery Highway, Macon, Georgia

( Marker is on Woolfolk Street east of Womack Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2011

<i>The Battle for Macon</i>. Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails.

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.