Camp Stephens

Historical marker location:

325 E Mcintosh Rd, Experiment, Georgia

( Marker is on East McIntosh Road west of Camp, on the left when traveling west.)

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.