Historical Marker
Religious and Fraternal Institutions
Historical marker location:
330 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Auburn Avenue NE and Hilliard Street NE, on the right when traveling west on Auburn Avenue NE.)
Auburn Avenue.
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.