Ware High School

Historical marker location:

Augusta, Georgia

( Marker is on Reynolds Street near 11th Street, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1998

Civil Rights Milestone.

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.