1 30 27 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/5dd41ac9030813fb3ff9ce047107cf51.jpg 98e8be1dc5e5d6e52a655687953fc01c https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/3dccffd3db0416933a83ded280faaf2b.jpg ef691c399b3461d79526082d82129994 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chamber of Commerce Plans A Monument to Peanut on 1-75 Description An account of the resource "A giant 30-foot emblem saluting the peanut and 'the world's largest peanut shelling plant' has been proposed for location in a rest area north of Ashburn on the boundary of Interstate 75." Second article clipping: "...the first time architect Arthur Smith's drawing of the proposed monument which has a tower crowed with a giant peanut and a message calling attention to Turner County's contribution to peanut farming and processing." ... "There would be no Turner County without the peanut farmer, and no peanut shelling plants without the peanut farmer, and we hope our people will always recognize just how important the peanut is to our way of life and to our very existence." Chamber president: John R. Rogers Architect: Arthur Smith Jr. (Ashburn native and Valdosta Architect). Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 12, 1970 Arthur Smith Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Big Peanut Monument Charles B. Perry (1943-2013) Dr. George P. Donaldson (Georgia Peanut Commission president) Georgia Peanut Commission Gold Kist Peanuts Harvey Christopher "H.C." Barber Jr. (1926-2015) John R. Rogers National Peanut Council Peanuts Quality Courts Restaurant Rev. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Throws are in Description An account of the resource The historic throws of Turner County, feature several historic and memorable scenes of Turner County have arrived. The throws are available in background colors of green, cranberry and blue and are $50.00... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 18, 1996 Ashburn Historical Preservation Ashburn Methodist Church Ashburn Train Depot Betts-Evans Trading Company Big Peanut Monument Shingler Mule Barn Sparrow's Nest Tabernacle The House by the Road The Wiregrass Farmer Thrasher House Turner County Courthouse Turner County Jail https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/fb585a71814952eb89951bdefb8e5162.JPG 1839ad4e397ac33667b585e743367f41 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0fc1472f991208be49a14501b84f8194.JPG 633640a695229a4c25604503eaf91f69 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fixing the Big Peanut Description An account of the resource After Category 3 Hurricane Michael hit Georgia on October 10, 2018, the aftereffects were widespread. One such damaged landmark was the Big Peanut which is normally located off of exit 82 on I-75 S. The peanut is currently being restored. Here is a progress photo of the Big Peanut outside of Cole Sercer's shop in Rebecca, Georgia. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario; Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 20, 2021 Big Peanut Monument Cole Sercer Rebecca GA https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/db2988929c53353adc31043f9d35f97f.tif ead308bd0893329c94a597711d2dd776 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4b334addd1bb2d907320b2b5e1c3f869.tif 05638aafefb93b6f08b34b2c640bb4c9 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/46ec1790d0b61fa6f077e0bfe1a212f7.tif ef9b8ef9564ad9071eaee05c3b02ed86 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World's Largest Coloring sheet Description An account of the resource If you travel around enough you're sure to encounter some really nutty sites, but none as tasty looking at the giant peanut that sits atop the monument to this noble nut, Georgia's official state crop. It was built in 1975 and dedicated to Nora L. Smith, publisher of the "Wiregrass Farmer." Ashburn is also home to the largest peanut-shelling plant in the world. 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Title A name given to the resource Big Peanut Monument (vintage postcard) Description An account of the resource Monument to Georgia's number 1 cash crop, located on I-75 in Ashburn, Ga., center of the Peanut Belt. Also, visit the world's largest peanut processing plant located in Ashburn, Ga. 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Title A name given to the resource Installation of New Big Peanut Monument Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 12, 2023 Description An account of the resource Location: Sylvia Drive in Ashburn, GA Ashburn Big Peanut Monument Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Sami Mastrario Sylvia Dr. https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/99d210d8b0820441a10a949cf0534a4b.jpg d63eafad8f150f0b5d920f6ae70f69b7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AgGeorgia gives $10K for Big Peanut Restoration Description An account of the resource The Big Peanut is coming back! AgGeorgia was pleased to donate the remaining $10,000 needed for the restoration of the monument, and is proud to support Turner County and the Georgia peanut farmers to which this monument pays homage. AgGeorgia CEO Rob Crain is shown making the check presentation to Nick Denham, Turner County Commissioner and Interim County Manager, along with Director Dan Raines & wife Ruth. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, BBQ cook-off, and much more! http://www.fireantfestival.com/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1996 Wiregrass Festival Press Release Description An account of the resource Theme: "Flame the Fire Ant" Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 20-24, 1996 Ashburn Bank Ashburn Women's Club Big Peanut Monument Community National Bank Fire Ant Festival Heritage Park Miss Fire Ant Pageant Tabernacle The Wiregrass Farmer Thrasher House Turner County Civic Center Washington Ave. https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6e1c85e92c4d0828758e61fa10729baa.jpg e98f9dceee505c2210b54436b0b87344 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource THE BIG PEANUT Description An account of the resource Date: June 12, 2023 Location: Sylvia Dr in Ashburn, Georgia Knocked down due to Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018, the Big Peanut Monument was severely missed by all. With the help of so many crowdsourced donations from locals and strangers, the Turner County Young Farmers, the Turner County Arts Council, the Georgia Peanut Commission, AgGeorgia Farm Credit, and the State of Georgia, the Big Peanut is back in place where it needs to be- for all to see on Interstate 75. A huge thank you goes out to Sercer Fabrications of Rebecca, local craftsmen, who worked diligently on making this monument bigger and better than ever. 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Title A name given to the resource Big Peanut Sunset Description An account of the resource Location: Sylvia Drive in Ashburn, Georgia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Juen 13, 2023 Ashburn Big Peanut Monument I-75 Samantha “Sami” Mastrario Sami Mastrario Sunset Sylvia Dr. https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0e890b0e3122600d4cd6a34089cc0c8f.jpg a4a009525d11d2056c75092d4977c11c https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/e93a69059f1f7eb8b8d1575cb016aa3e.jpg 51ef728a0f3c2b772dd774c9e20fc01e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Troubled times come to Ashburn Description An account of the resource "Most blacks and whites here get along all right," said Robert Lee Wright Sr., father of the young man slain. "I haven't had any problems. But the police force and blacks don't get along at all. They treat blacks wrong all the time." 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Title A name given to the resource How a small town gets unwanted publicity Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 6, 1985 Ashburn Austin A Saxon Jr (1927 - 2/3/2001) Big Peanut Monument Highway 41 The Wiregrass Farmer Turner County Courthouse Turner County High School https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9185b30715033aa094ecc391f0d09380.jpg 7d2afa6c095152edd5e9b67edc3d3327 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/91f7475adb206fc5aecde0ca85afd7f7.jpg fcf6b6c81dfa0dcaab5544a6007c37aa https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1cae182f9c0db6abef85dd645ad33465.jpg 3a182a52070e453bd6167abbabee7a78 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/020d120cc03f6cf6eac4878d6ef5c3d5.jpg 168394ed9f6acbfb9c7d50b846884d18 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/baaad81a9b26ba2d3c38f7c00ccff40b.jpg 6b0b3b33d0e6628af8740174a528a98e https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/eaf508c388110649b1522fdbe32d1a8d.jpg 91a149a3b2425fc1079fb4bb3da12778 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/064c5028f0ecea8455ae97bc183f2c67.jpg c787c59e3bf66dd41aec18a4c2fd61ac https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f7bea46b4e48c42f978e1869cf0594a6.jpg faeaae6d4171ba006ea5c8fcb0dffcff https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/c063427d043d90b3fcbc66aad994476b.jpg 7fb576101ea7c8a397e4a4d406e286ea https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4d8601918fb4d7bcae61505693373d0d.jpg 85769efbdab5b5dfc4b029eb8fa2b3df https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2ed27cb7b613926ada366c5004ac7505.jpg 562455d06ab8f2b53198d338caaa6601 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/208c234812bb197d0e81951ab9c77f56.jpg c7393fafb613ebc839976942dfbcb9ac https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0a020cb7814cf3b87c50d384b8d96666.jpg 956e927898337b2ee887e75dc7ec6d04 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f51eae891e2488e4be8a78aef7a7eaad.jpg 8486bb0e0804a60b2ca5ba9d25124ed5 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4767cbcb3e55907303f0c2e95ce79b27.jpg c6ca934240648dffd6045d9a865403a1 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/fb40376453bec10864716e1de64e6979.jpg 6972fef1916f38813ff1a69b7121df3f https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/827ddd4db72dd3c420f207b7f855f4e7.jpg 2c7ba337f4982bef2190ace8dd9a7fec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource A nutty idea Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 2, 1991 Ashburn Big Peanut Monument Ray Holland https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/bc4553ba39c68694848eab7a49cef90a.jpg 085cb11cc5d08e6105438698850f6daf https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0f7aa1a81465fc0b3209e74a59f13271.jpg 0ab887c92629993d0dcb2ed8f3f5b387 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2ec1d5fd02fb942eec7b29360a60f997.jpg 2ec2c4e2652225691e04b0d083553a9f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Governor redefines 'emergency' funding Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Atlanta Constitution Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 26, 2001 Ashburn Ashburn Historic Preservation Committee Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Big Peanut Big Peanut Monument Crime and Punishment Museum Glenda Wilson McCann (1947-2020) Ray Holland Shelley Zorn Turner County Jail https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/90fad5ce359bea4eb404513d9dad5d76.jpg 7053b2bf77f7e49a1e6405cd0089e611 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8f7b73e95fb1c92645f000ca2349d8a1.jpg bedb7fe8f439ba5407a7a91726fd1cf4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Monument to a Peanut Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 24, 1974 Ashburn Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Big Peanut Monument Gold Kist Peanuts I-75 Interstate 75 John Rogers Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) Serro Travel Trailer Co. The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d0d1ad05bcb53e2ee2b84c5ba220f97e.jpg b7685f7f9b4e67a42bf1661ef1af0ad3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Peanuts in the South Make Quite a Spread Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Florida Times-Union Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 22, 1974 Ashburn Big Peanut Monument Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6156204f0593b455b28213b287011f4a.jpg 53cc9a9bddef558b2c8d1ce7a6000f34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Plastic Peanut Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 26, 1974 Ashburn Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Big Peanut Monument Gold Kist Peanuts I-75 Interstate 75 Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/094d347fcdc875ca3ada57ce9fb79910.jpg 39dabeeb28940a727a5ba9b04f1ed2b3 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/37bb5b093c045cc4cdefd85907614aa2.jpg 38697fa0e4e68c4dea2e878e98506ac5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Huge Peanut Proclaims Turner No. 1 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Florida Times-Union Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 5, 1974 Ashburn Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Big Peanut Monument Gold Kist Peanuts I-75 Interstate 75 Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8c8b3c3ce8d85220ee6ee0bb4bd6cab7.jpg e0b66315e918709bc9fb15c80232c584 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The State of Georgia gives $55,000 towards the Big Peanut Monument restoration Description An account of the resource Pictured at front steps of Turner County Courthouse 1st: Ashley Miller (Executive Director Ashburn-Turner Co. Chamber), Nick Denham (County Commissioner), Dennis Kendrick (Young Farmer Advisor), Sheriff Andy Hester, Mayor Sandra Lumpkin (Ashburn), Dana Whiddon (County Commissioner), GA Senator Carden Summers 2nd: Magistrate Judge Blake Christian, Brad Calhoun (County Commissioner), Robby Royal (EMS Director), Jason Clark (TCHS Principal, unknown, Donna Nesmith (Chamber Board member), unknown 3rd: Michelle Owens, Jennifer Thomas, Brad Christian (Chamber Board Member), Hank Pate, Mark Robinson (EMA Director) Back row: Craig Matthews (Turner County Schools Superintendent), Ann Kendrick (Turner County Board of Education), Eva Joiner, Jan Winter (Elections Supervisor for Turner County), Penny Thomas (Probate Court Judge), Bernard Joiner Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 31, 2022 Andy Hester Ann Kendrick Ashburn Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Ashley Miller Bernard Joiner Big Peanut Monument Blake Christian Brad Calhoun Brad Christian Carden Summers Craig Matthews Dana Whiddon Dennis Kendrick Donna Nesmith Eva Joiner Hank Pate Jan Winter Jason Clark Jennifer Thomas Mark Robinson Michelle Owens Nick Denham Penny Thomas Robby Royal Ross Kendrick Sandra Lumpkin Turner County Board of Commissioners Turner County Courthouse Young Farmers Chapter https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/666b4f504b273749a79f6c0131f58bad.jpg 90bd35a1bdb0ef03a4c3fba65c68d3e5 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/529f044d352bbe4d804e7f15de3da638.jpg 41434a0cab02df010a17b4d67dc1b9ef https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f2460151ce233fa3c2f395c0a20ef90c.jpg 402362253ab25aad9a7c90b38f930318 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a73642ef16e5943e3369041103553381.jpg 385a3803d999df6af064ef139f165b3e https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/fec3d1822f63cfac7e1c666b08d6f54a.jpg aa8e0b62bca8289b2329e128c5db608c https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/13745bb36290750a152d7e809bde75eb.jpg d6ca4403a39b252743129b1a5034e2b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Big Peanut Rededication Ceremony Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 23, 2023 Description An account of the resource Posed picture: AgGeorgia FarmCredit, Nick Denham, Dan Koehler from the Peanut Commission, Brad Calhoun, David Mathis, Sarah Cook Photo by: Prime Images Media by Caldwell and Associates All American Trucking Ashburn Ashburn Police Department Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Bancorp Finance Barry Dalrymple Big Peanut Monument Brad Calhoun Carroll's Sausage and Country Store David Mathis Nick Denham Perry Funeral Chapel Prime Images Rebecca Robert Caldwell Sarah Mastrario Cook Sercer Fabrications Turner County Arts Council Turner County Farm Bureau Turner County School System Turner County Young Farmers https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2770da795fab19d738d60abbdb0e2e25.jpg dce9d70df88644367f95351156a2ada8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dedication of the Big Peanut Monument Plaque Subject The topic of the resource dedicated February 15, 1975 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 16, 1975 Ashburn Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Big Peanut Monument Charles B. Perry (1943-2013) Gold Kist Peanuts Harvey Christopher "H.C." Barber Jr. (1926-2015) John Dan Raines Jr. John Kovac John R. Rogers Marvin Raines Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) The Wiregrass Farmer W.E. Walker https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/989715d852e2e11829a12452bae6b710.jpg e228ff520f50180161fbb3dd45b8eccb https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f8f1cee2a17f2bd5ed812f9e15e373d5.jpg 4afe45ede917deb9e7d41776d7ccfb70 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Look at Our Super Goober! Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 1, 1974 Ashburn Big Peanut Monument Billy Adams Gold Kist Peanuts I-75 Interstate 75 Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/44cf073bd9663305f1a4be955225f2f4.jpg 2dc5c098799e55d64d8c40df1a30ae66 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/61f4daba0e1c54e7a12c5c0b295a7b80.jpg b0bf9020d96115c81e353028371aa6ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Peanut Monument Nearer, Waiting Now for 'Crown' Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 4, 1974 Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Big Peanut Monument Bill Walker Gerald L. Moreland (1931-1989) Gold Kist Peanuts John R. Rogers Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) Peanut Monument Committee Rhonda Moreland Serro Travel Trailer Co. The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d2e948f671a8c71016d7c2bb7ff06c60.jpg 80fef5888f0b5d3f4a692282bfb30711 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Monument Ready, CofC Plans Meeting Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 15, 1974 Ashburn Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Big Peanut Monument Floyd Wardlow Gold Kist Peanuts I-75 Interstate 75 John R. Rogers Main Street Marvin Raines Miles Scott Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) Turner County Hospital https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/812fc28b863214ea3e915ef13ceafee5.jpg 3afefdfc67d62827fc2028828bfd0e8d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Peanut Monument Going Up Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 28, 1974 Ashburn Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Big Peanut Monument Bill Walker Gold Kist Peanuts I-75 Interstate 75 John R. Rogers Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) Peanuts Serro Travel Trailer Co. The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/e13913c7949b8cad1d94115d62826937.jpg 0ac485a3edde33d6f78ab6e3bb58b72b https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/b8de82d1e77276c8b89b1395200826f8.jpg c38995b7d4b284fcf54d57455881ed71 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commemorative Turner County Plate Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980 Ashburn Ashburn Bank Ashburn City Hall Big Peanut Big Peanut Monument Citizens Bank of Ashburn First Federal Savings and Loan Sparrow's Nest Turner County Diamond Jubilee Turner County High School Wanee Lake Golf and RV Resort