Historical Marker
Deas Brigade
Historical marker location:
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
( Marker is on LaFayette Road south of Dyer Road, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 1890
Hindman's Division. Polk's Corps.
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.