Fireman First Class Hiram Dennis Harris

Historical marker location:

505 S Hill St, Griffin, Georgia

( Memorial can be reached from the intersection of South Hill Street (Business U.S. 19) and West Oak Street, on the right when traveling south.)

U.S. Navy.

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.