Historical Marker
Erected by Works Progress Administration
Historical marker location:
404 West 1st Street, Vidalia, Georgia
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of West 1st Street (U.S. 280) and College Street, on the right when traveling east.)
1935-1936.
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.