Cox Landing Park

Historical marker location:

2582 Lakeshore Drive, Albany, Georgia

( Marker is on Lakeshore Drive, 0.1 miles south of Philema Road (Georgia Route 91), on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2009

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.