Browning's Court House
Historical marker location:
Tucker, Georgia
( Marker is on LaVista Road (State Road 8) 0.1 miles east of Fellowship Road, on the left when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 1954
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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.