Historical Marker
Thrasherville
Historical marker location:
105 Marietta Street, Atlanta, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Marietta Street and Spring Street NW, on the right when traveling east on Marietta Street.)
Marker installed: 1992
Where Atlanta Began.
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.