Historical Marker
Montgomery County Courthouse
Historical marker location:
400 South Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, Georgia
( Marker can be reached from South Railroad Avenue (U.S. 221) just south of Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.)
1907.
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.