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Georgia Architectural and Historic Properties Survey of First Pentecostal Church of Sycamore, Sycamore Mattress & Upholstery, and U.S. Post Office & OneStop Denham, Inc., East Railroad Ave., U.S. 41, Sycamore, Turner County, Ga., 1981.

Two story…


View of the combination passenger and freight depot in Sycamore, Georgia.

Georgia Architectural and Historic Properties Survey of Sycamore Elementary School, Labelle Ave., Sycamore, Turner County, Ga., 1981. Large brick building with hipped roof with gables. The wings of the building feature backward and forward facing…

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Location: Phillips Ave in Ashburn, GA

The home of Claud McLendon built in 1908.

Location: 420 S Main St., Ashburn, GA

This home is known as the Evans House because this two-story Victorian home was built by Ashburn entrepreneur John West Evans (September 27, 1844 – January 16, 1904) and his wife Ella Bohannon Evans (December…

Location: 420 S Main St., Ashburn, GA This home is known as the Evans House because this two-story Victorian home was built by Ashburn entrepreneur John West Evans (September 27, 1844 – January 16, 1904) and his wife Ella Bohannon Evans (December 27,…

A leather-carved, inked painting of the Ashburn home of Patsy Gammage Rembert, created by her husband, artist Winfred Rembert. Winfred was sent to the Turner County Public Works Camp before its closure, and it was during his time in Ashburn that he…

Georgia Architectural and Historic Properties Survey of Harvest Store, Inc., East Railroad Ave., U.S. 41 [3], Sycamore, Turner County, Ga., 1981. One story commercial brick building with flat roof. Fair condition. Date of Construction: c. 1910.…

All that remains in this abandoned old house. Makes you wonder about the people that lived there, their warm nights by the fire and heater, and the moments in between.

Location: Nesmith Rd., Sycamore, GA

“The House by the Road,” a craftsman style home was built in 1919 by J.S. Shingler for his son Robert Royal Shingler and his wife, Lillian Hughes Shingler. It was cited by the Duncan Hines travel guide as “such a delightful place you will want to…

721 N Main St. in Ashburn, Ga

Built in 1919 by J.S. Shingler for his son Robert Royal Shingler. Within a few years, he married his distant cousin Lillian Hughes. In 1926, Lillian turned her home into a hospitality suite with lodgings and a…

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Built in 1919 by J.S. Shingler for his son Robert Royal Shingler. Within a few years, he married his distant cousin Lillian Hughes. In 1926, Lillian turned her home into a hospitality suite with lodgings and a restaurant for travelers who frequented…

The Piggly Wiggly recently celebrated 50 years in Ashburn in March 2024! We love our hometown grocery store.

Location: 215 E Monroe, Ashburn, GA

"I Came To Party How About You"
The Pink Panther Club

Location: 217 Hardin Ave, Ashburn, GA 31714

The club is owned and operated by Willie Gene Grimes since 1970.

The home of Alex and Essena “Essa” Howell Story. Alex has worn many hats throughout his life, but the two that stick out to me are former Mayor and Sheriff! Alex was Sheriff from 1929-1944 and mayor of Ashburn for most of 1954-1972. To read Alex's…



From Lisa:
"Found in my Grandparents’ Old Album
W. C. & Annie Bell Garrett of Sycamore. GA"

Located at 605 Hudson Avenue in Ashburn, Ga.

This home was built for Frank M. "F.M." Tison, Sr. and his Pearl Perry Tison around 1913-1914. It later became the longtime home of Frank M. "F.M." Tison, Jr. and his wife Daisy Lane Tison. It remained…

A Turner County Staple since the 1950s. When we interviewed Linda Wiggins Williford, she talked about her family’s extensive time involved with the TC stockyards. Check out her interview here:…

located on Gordon Street in Ashburn, GA

Location: 109 N Gordon St., Ashburn, Ga

The Wiregrass Farmer building was designed by Peter E. Dennis of the Dennis & Dennis firm of Macon, Georgia in 1903. It was constructed on the instructions of town pioneer and Ashburn entrepreneur John…

Stanley, David, and David Stanley. Tobacco barns; Crystal Lake; town of Rebecca; Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Turner County, Georgia. United States Georgia Turner County, 1977. Turner County, Georgia. Photograph.
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