Armstrong's Brigade.

Historical marker location:

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

( Marker is on Old Lafayette Road north of Coffman Drive, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1890

Armstrong's Division - Forrest's Corps.. Col. James T. Wheeler.

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.