Hightower Trail

Historical marker location:

2194 West Hightower Trail, Conyers, Georgia

( Marker is on West Hightower Trail west of Wilzman Trail, on the right when traveling west.)

<i>Federal Troops March Past Philadelphia Church</i>. March to the Sea Heritage Trail.

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.