Vernonburg

Historical marker location:

Savannah, Georgia

( Marker is on Dancy Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Rockwell Avenue, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1990

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.