The McCarty Subdivision

Historical marker location:

Dalton, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of West Walnut Avenue (Georgia Route 52) and Willow Park Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Walnut Avenue.)

Marker installed: 2002

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.