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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 Recipe from The House by the Road
Recipe card for the House by the Road.
More info about the House by the Road:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/06/13/house-by-the-road-751-n-main-st-in-ashburn-ga-c-1919/
More info about the House by the Road:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/06/13/house-by-the-road-751-n-main-st-in-ashburn-ga-c-1919/
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.
More info about the House by the…
More info about the House by the…
"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…
Smith Restaurant - Main Street - Ashburn, Ga. (vintage postcard)
2-T-491
Script:
Rested here last night feel fine this morning eating ham & eggs for breakfast at this restaurant on the front of the card.
See you later
Vernell
Address to:
Mrs. William Kirkman
626 Hall St
Owensboro, KY
Post Office…
Script:
Rested here last night feel fine this morning eating ham & eggs for breakfast at this restaurant on the front of the card.
See you later
Vernell
Address to:
Mrs. William Kirkman
626 Hall St
Owensboro, KY
Post Office…
Smith's Restaurant - "You've never eaten FRIED CHICKEN until you try ours!" (matchbook cover)
"We serve the best coffee on the Highway"
Smith's Restaurant - "You've never eaten FRIED CHICKEN until you try ours!" (matchbook cover)
"We serve the best coffee on the Highway"
Letter from R.L Jones Poultry to Mr. A.C. Hawkins (1908)
Script:
Mr. A.C. Hawkins (Lancaster, Mass)
Dear Sir,
Please write me your best price on one Barred Plymouth cockerel about one year old. I want a nice bird something that will do to show. Also write me best price on two 2 year old hens nice…
Mr. A.C. Hawkins (Lancaster, Mass)
Dear Sir,
Please write me your best price on one Barred Plymouth cockerel about one year old. I want a nice bird something that will do to show. Also write me best price on two 2 year old hens nice…