Fire Station No. 6

Historical marker location:

474 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, Georgia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Boulevard NE and Auburn Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north.)

37-39 Boulevard, N.E.

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.