Historical Marker
Schley County Jail
Historical marker location:
55 South Wilson Street, Ellaville, Georgia
( Marker is on South Wilson Street just south of Oglethorpe Street (Georgia Route 26), on the right when traveling south.)
Ellaville History Wall.
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.