Martin Theater

Historical marker location:

109 East Ashley Street, Douglas, Georgia

( Marker is on East Ashley Street (Georgia Route 32) east of Peterson Avenue (U.S. 441), on the left when traveling east.)

ca 1939. Main Street National Register District.

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.