Historical Marker
Green's Bargain Annex
Historical marker location:
36 Doyle Street, Toccoa, Georgia
( Marker is on Doyle Street east of North Sage Street, on the right when traveling east.)
circa 1907.
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.