Historical Marker
The Berrien House
Historical marker location:
324 East Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Habersham Street and East Broughton Street, on the right when traveling south on Habersham Street.)
Marker installed: 2017
(c. 1791).
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.