Historical Markers in Hancock County, Georgia
Camilla and Zack Hubert Homesite
Famous Indian Trail
Glen Mary "The Temple on the Hill"
Gov. Charles James McDonald
Gov. William Jonathan Northen
Gov. William Rabun
Hancock County
Nathan S.S. Beman at Mt. Zion
Old Eagle Tavern
Pierce Memorial Methodist Church
Powelton Baptist Church
Rockby
Shoulder-bone Creek Treaty
Sparta
Sparta Cemetery
"Old Dominion"
July 1858
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.