Madison County Confederates

Historical marker location:

30 S 4th St, Colbert, Georgia

( Memorial is at the intersection of 4th Avenue and South 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on 4th Avenue.)

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.