Monuments and Memories

Historical marker location:

Andersonville, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Prison Site Road and Cemetery Road, on the left when traveling south on Prison Site Road.)

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.