Queen Square

Historical marker location:

1229 Newcastle St, Brunswick, Georgia

( Marker is on Newcastle Street south of Mansfield Street, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2015

Southwest Quadrant. City of Brunswick.

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.