Grant's Lounge

Historical marker location:

576 Poplar St, Macon, Georgia

( Marker is on Poplar Street (Business U.S. 41) south of 2nd Street, on the right 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.