Historical Marker
Green-Poe House
Historical marker location:
843 Poplar St, Macon, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Poplar Street (Business U.S. 41) and High Place, on the right when traveling north on Poplar Street.)
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.