Historical Marker
William Tappan Thompson
Historical marker location:
139 East Jefferson Street, Madison, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and Hancock Street, on the right when traveling north on East Jefferson Street.)
Marker installed: 1963
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.