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W.A. Hawkins of Ashburn, c. 1905
"W.A. Hawkins, of Ashburn, has one souvenir which he prizes above all others in his possession. IT is the gold pin [pen] with which Governor Joseph M. Terrell signed the bill creating the new county of Turner, one of eight authorized by the lasts…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 16 & 17 images (front)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 16 & 17 (front picture placard)
1. R.A. McNair, farmer and chairman of the County Board of Commissioners, Turner County.
2. James W. McCall, warehouseman and Vice Chairman of…
1. R.A. McNair, farmer and chairman of the County Board of Commissioners, Turner County.
2. James W. McCall, warehouseman and Vice Chairman of…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 16 & 17 images (back)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 16 & 17 (back picture placard)
1. Mrs. John A. Ewing, prominent Church and D.A.R. worker
2. Nora Lawrence Smith, Managing Editor of the "Wiregrass Farmer"
3. Mrs. John W.…
1. Mrs. John A. Ewing, prominent Church and D.A.R. worker
2. Nora Lawrence Smith, Managing Editor of the "Wiregrass Farmer"
3. Mrs. John W.…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 32 & 33 images (front)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 32 & 33 (front picture placard)
1. Hon. J.W. Henderson - second representative of Turner Co.
2. J.S. Geoghagan - Farmer and business man
3. W.A. Greer - First Ordinary of…
1. Hon. J.W. Henderson - second representative of Turner Co.
2. J.S. Geoghagan - Farmer and business man
3. W.A. Greer - First Ordinary of…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 32 & 33 images (back)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 32 & 33 (front picture placard)
1. Bennett Pate, pioneer
2. Mrs. Bennett Pate, pioneer
3. Elbert Paulk, pioneer
4. Rachel Clements Paulk, pioneer
5. Elder Zarah Paulk,…
1. Bennett Pate, pioneer
2. Mrs. Bennett Pate, pioneer
3. Elbert Paulk, pioneer
4. Rachel Clements Paulk, pioneer
5. Elder Zarah Paulk,…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 64 & 65 images (front)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 64 & 65 (front picture placard)
Nina Cox, County Superintendent of School
1. Sycamore Consolidated High School
2. Rebecca Consolidated High School
3. Dakota Consolidated…
Nina Cox, County Superintendent of School
1. Sycamore Consolidated High School
2. Rebecca Consolidated High School
3. Dakota Consolidated…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 64 & 65 images (back)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 64 & 65 (back picture placard)
1. Joe Lawrence, editor, farmer and stock-raiser
2. F.H. Wardlaw [Wardlow], farmer and landowner
3. H.S. Story, farmer and naval stores…
1. Joe Lawrence, editor, farmer and stock-raiser
2. F.H. Wardlaw [Wardlow], farmer and landowner
3. H.S. Story, farmer and naval stores…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 96 & 97 images (front)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 96 & 97 (front picture placard)
1. Stephen N. Mitchell, pioneer farmer and lumberman
2. Mrs. S.N. Mitchell,
3. Ben Cravey - former Commissioner of Roads and Revenue
4.…
1. Stephen N. Mitchell, pioneer farmer and lumberman
2. Mrs. S.N. Mitchell,
3. Ben Cravey - former Commissioner of Roads and Revenue
4.…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 96 & 97 images (back)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 96 & 97 (back picture placard)
1. D.H. Davis, president Citizens Bank and large landowner
2. Rev. Joe J. Davis, pioneer preacher
3. Samuel Young, an early pioneer
4. G.A.…
1. D.H. Davis, president Citizens Bank and large landowner
2. Rev. Joe J. Davis, pioneer preacher
3. Samuel Young, an early pioneer
4. G.A.…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 128 & 129 images (front)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 128 & 129 (front picture placard)
1 and 2: Pictures of the Knox Conway Chapter D.A.R.
First Row: Annie Lou Thrasher, Mrs. G.C. McKenzie, Mamie Vinson, and Mrs. K.P.…
1 and 2: Pictures of the Knox Conway Chapter D.A.R.
First Row: Annie Lou Thrasher, Mrs. G.C. McKenzie, Mamie Vinson, and Mrs. K.P.…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 128 & 129 images (back)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 128 & 129 (back picture placard)
1. H.G. Wheeler, pastor of Ashburn Baptist Church
2. M.P. Webb, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Ashburn, Ga.
3. Samuel D. Fuller,…
1. H.G. Wheeler, pastor of Ashburn Baptist Church
2. M.P. Webb, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Ashburn, Ga.
3. Samuel D. Fuller,…
WHERE WE ARE STAYING. THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD. ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
AAA
THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA
A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…
THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA
A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…
U.S. Post Office - Ashburn, GA (vintage postcard)
2-T-186
Written Script:
July 6, 1953
On our way north & thought this card would be different.
Momma & Daddu
Written to:
Mrs. Paul Marzluf
216 So Harris Ave
Lots 4. Ohio
Mail stamp:
Ashburn, GA
July 7, 1953
11 AM
Written Script:
July 6, 1953
On our way north & thought this card would be different.
Momma & Daddu
Written to:
Mrs. Paul Marzluf
216 So Harris Ave
Lots 4. Ohio
Mail stamp:
Ashburn, GA
July 7, 1953
11 AM
U. S. Post Office, Ashburn, Ga. (vintage postcard)
7B107-N
Written Script:
Tuesday, Aug. 28
Dear Folks, We are on our way home. Our trip has been very nice. To-night we are staying in a motel in Ft. Valley Ga. Today we traveled through cotton plantations. They are picking the cotton. Hope you…
Written Script:
Tuesday, Aug. 28
Dear Folks, We are on our way home. Our trip has been very nice. To-night we are staying in a motel in Ft. Valley Ga. Today we traveled through cotton plantations. They are picking the cotton. Hope you…
Waffle House from The House by the Road
Recipe card for the House by the Road.
Treasure of Personal Recipes
Compiled by Civic Women's Club
Mrs. Robert Shingler's (Lillian Shingler) House by the Road business card
The House by the Road was a popular tourist home located on U.S. Hwy 41 N in Ashburn, Ga. Mrs. Robert Shingler [Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980)] was the manager of the home.
"THE HOUSE BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD", A TOURIST HOME, ASHBURN, GA.
DR-107653
STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA At "The House by the Side of the Road." A Modern Tourist Home. Extreme north end of town. Spacious bungalow, shower baths, hot water heat in every room. All conveniences. LOCKED garages. A real southern home.…
STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA At "The House by the Side of the Road." A Modern Tourist Home. Extreme north end of town. Spacious bungalow, shower baths, hot water heat in every room. All conveniences. LOCKED garages. A real southern home.…
SOUTHERN COTTON (vintage postcard)
Cline photo I-K-30
[editor's note: This postcard uses the language of the period to refer to African Americans.]
Script:
Dear Mom & Pop,
We ran into good weather this side of Atlanta. Lots of mules and darkies. Stopped here for lunch.
Yours…
[editor's note: This postcard uses the language of the period to refer to African Americans.]
Script:
Dear Mom & Pop,
We ran into good weather this side of Atlanta. Lots of mules and darkies. Stopped here for lunch.
Yours…
Shingler Park, Ashburn, GA (vintage postcard)
Script:
I was not at all surprised to get your card. Had been expecting one sometime. F. told me you would send me a card.
So warm here we have no fires. Just lovely Spring weather.
F.L.B.
Address to:
Miss Tillie Simpkins
Princess Ann,…
I was not at all surprised to get your card. Had been expecting one sometime. F. told me you would send me a card.
So warm here we have no fires. Just lovely Spring weather.
F.L.B.
Address to:
Miss Tillie Simpkins
Princess Ann,…
Shingler Park, Ashburn, GA (vintage postcard)
Script:
Dearest Summers how are you feeling this [missing] in? I have just had a [illegible], it was fine.
Say Burman is going to have a turkey dinner Sunday and she told me to write you and Mr. Summers to come down in the car and bring Johnston…
Dearest Summers how are you feeling this [missing] in? I have just had a [illegible], it was fine.
Say Burman is going to have a turkey dinner Sunday and she told me to write you and Mr. Summers to come down in the car and bring Johnston…
