Historical Marker
Rigdons Mill / The Rigdon Cemetery
Historical marker location:
Statesboro, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Old Hardy Place Road and Lakeview Road, on the right when traveling east on Old Hardy Place Road.)
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.