Second Oldest D.A.R. Chapter

Historical marker location:

1204 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia

( Marker is on Piedmont Avenue, 0.1 miles north of 14th Street, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1953

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.