"Nye's Annihilators"

Historical marker location:

Pooler, Georgia

( Memorial can be reached from 175 Bourne Avenue.)

8th and 9th Air Force.

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.