Cheatham's Division

Historical marker location:

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

( Marker can be reached from Brotherton Road west of Alexander Bridge Road, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1890

Polk's Corps. Major General Benjamin F. Polk.

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.