Kindergarten Building

Historical marker location:

11460 Henry Ford Ave, Richmond Hill, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Henry Ford Avenue (Georgia Route 144) and Timber Trail, on the right when traveling south on Henry Ford Avenue.)

Marker installed: 2012

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.