Historical Marker
Final Resting Place
Historical marker location:
Tybee Island, Georgia
( Marker is on Fort Pulaski Road, 1 mile north of U.S. 80, on the right when traveling north.)
Fort Pulaski National Monument.
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.