Historical Markers in Jackson County, Georgia
Antioch United Methodist Church
Blacksmith's Shop and Carpenter's Shop
Builder of the Nation
Commissary
Cotton Gin
Crawford Long Monument
Dr. Crawford W. Long and Anesthesia for Surgery
Floyd G. Hoard
Garage
Gin Office
Gristmill
Home of Governor L.G. Hardman
Hoschton Train Depot
Jackson County
Jackson County Troops Monument
Jackson County War Memorial
James Jackson
Lest We Forget
Memorial Field
Mike Ward
Milking Barn
Mule Barn, Yard and Cribs
Nicholson, Georgia
Seed House
Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
Teacher's House
The Braselton Family
The Braselton School Bell
Tractor Shed
Wheat House
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.