Historical Marker
Bibb County
Historical marker location:
601 Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Mulberry Street and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Mulberry Street.)
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.