Historical Marker
Sowhatchee Elementary School
Historical marker location:
Blakely, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Still Road (County Route 15) and Zion Church Road (County Route 7), on the right when traveling east on Still Road.)
Marker installed: 2005
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.