Historical Marker

First United Methodist Church

Historical marker location:
352 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Peachtree Street NE and Porter Place NE, on the right when traveling south on Peachtree Street NE.)

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.
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