Historical Marker
The Rebel
Historical marker location:
66 Doyle Street, Toccoa, Georgia
( Marker is on Doyle Street west of North Pond Street, on the left when traveling west.)
circa 1900.
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.