Central Dixie Highway

Historical marker location:

1520 3rd Street, Folkston, Georgia

( Marker is on 3rd Street just north of Main Street (Georgia Route 40), on the right when traveling north.)

Pioneer Road Builders. 1915-1922.

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.