Historical Marker
Eugene Talmadge
Historical marker location:
206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, Georgia
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Capitol Avenue SW and Capitol Square SW, on the left when traveling north.)
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.