Brookhaven Historic District

Historical marker location:

Atlanta, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Brookhaven Drive NE and East Brookhaven Drive NE, on the left when traveling east on Brookhaven Drive NE.)

National Register of Historic Places

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.