Fowler Family Farm

Historical marker location:

3813 Atlanta Highway, Cumming, Georgia

( Marker is on Atlanta Highway (Georgia Route 9), on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2007

House Built 1922.

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.