Dick's Brigade

Historical marker location:

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

( Marker is on Glenn-Kelly Road south of Lafayette Road, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1890

Van Cleve's Division. Crittenden'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.