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Ashburn Public School Board of Education Meeting (March 9, 1932)
Meeting Minutes of the Board of Education for Ashburn Public Schools from March 9, 1932 with Chairman Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie residing over the meeting. Discussion of the teacher salaries was the topic of the meeting. Teachers…
Check for Ernest Bass from the Wiregrass Farmer
A scan of a cashed $4.50 check for Ernest Bass written on the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman's (local newspaper) Turner County Bank checking account. The check was signed by Frank Marion "F.M." Tison, treasurer and business manager of the Wiregrass…
Scan of a blank check for the Exchange Bank in Sycamore, Georgia from the 1920s.
Scan of a blank check for the Exchange Bank in Sycamore, Georgia from the 1920s.
Turner County Courthouse at Sunset
Construction Date: 1907
Location: 219 E. College Avenue, Ashburn, Georgia
National Register Information System ID #: 80001247, registered 9/18/1980
Location: 219 E. College Avenue, Ashburn, Georgia
National Register Information System ID #: 80001247, registered 9/18/1980
Coverdale Clover
Location: Coverdale Highway in Ashburn, GA
"CASTLE TURNER," ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
December 29, 1913
[unknown] was here for a Happy New Year to you all
T A [unknown]
Addressed to:
Mrs. James Edgar
71 Cedar St.
Chicago
Post Office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Dec. 29, 1913
1 P
[unknown] was here for a Happy New Year to you all
T A [unknown]
Addressed to:
Mrs. James Edgar
71 Cedar St.
Chicago
Post Office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Dec. 29, 1913
1 P
"CASTLE TURNER," ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
December 29, 1913
[unknown] was here for a Happy New Year to you all
T A [unknown]
Addressed to:
Mrs. James Edgar
71 Cedar St.
Chicago
Post Office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Dec. 29, 1913
1 P
[unknown] was here for a Happy New Year to you all
T A [unknown]
Addressed to:
Mrs. James Edgar
71 Cedar St.
Chicago
Post Office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Dec. 29, 1913
1 P
Visit Report from War Department to Camp Ashburn (POW Camp)
TRANSCRIPTION BELOW
Report 42 of Visit to Prisoner of War Camp, Ashburn, Georgia
April 25, 1945
Changes in U.S. Staff: Lt. Boylan was replaced by Lt. Hoiton, as compound officer.
Changes in buildings and grounds: Great improvement in the…
Report 42 of Visit to Prisoner of War Camp, Ashburn, Georgia
April 25, 1945
Changes in U.S. Staff: Lt. Boylan was replaced by Lt. Hoiton, as compound officer.
Changes in buildings and grounds: Great improvement in the…
Wesleyan Methodist Campground and Tabernacle - National Registration of Historical Places Application + Photos - #98001485
Description from Application:
The Wesleyan Methodist Campground and Tabernacle contains at it major feature a historic tabernacle structure along with other auxiliary buildings on an informally landscaped quarter block near downtown Ashburn,…
The Wesleyan Methodist Campground and Tabernacle contains at it major feature a historic tabernacle structure along with other auxiliary buildings on an informally landscaped quarter block near downtown Ashburn,…
Shingler Heights Historic District - National Register of Historical Places Application + Photos - #92001571
Shingler Heights Historic District - Along North Main Street (U.S. Hwy 41) between Murray and Hill Avenues of Ashburn, GA 31714
Application - 21 pages
Photos - 14 images
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 14: Ashburn First United Methodist…
Application - 21 pages
Photos - 14 images
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 14: Ashburn First United Methodist…
County Jail Turner County - National Register of Historic Places #82002490
From Application:
"The Turner County jail was built in 1906 as the newly formed (1905) county's first jail. County records show the first order of business was issuing $60,000 in bonds for a jail and courthouse. The jail was designed by Wagoner &…
"The Turner County jail was built in 1906 as the newly formed (1905) county's first jail. County records show the first order of business was issuing $60,000 in bonds for a jail and courthouse. The jail was designed by Wagoner &…
Ashburn Heights/Hudson-College Avenue Historic District - National Registration of Historical Places Application + Photos - #92001411
Ashburn Heights/Hudson-College Avenue Historic District - Roughly bounded by McLendon, Phillips, Monnie, Hudson, and College Avenues of Ashburn, GA 31714
Application - 19
Photos - 28
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 28: McLendon Street,…
Application - 19
Photos - 28
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 28: McLendon Street,…
Ashburn Commercial District - National Registration of Historical Places Application + Photos - #92001042
Ashburn Commercial Historic District - Along Main Street, roughly between Murray and Monroe Avenues of Ashburn, GA 31714
Application - 12 pages
Photos - 10 images
Ashburn Com. Hist. District Application Photo - 1 of 10 - Streetscape view of…
Application - 12 pages
Photos - 10 images
Ashburn Com. Hist. District Application Photo - 1 of 10 - Streetscape view of…
View Flower Garden, Shingler Park, Ashburn, Ga. (Vintage postcard)
Addressed to:
Miss Eula Hill
Montezuma, GA
Post Office Stamp:
March 24, 1910
3pm
Ashburn, GA
Picking up Dried Peanuts and Loading
Farmer Steven Poole picks up dried peanuts and loads them in trailer for travel to peanut mills for harvest 2021. Steven works for Phil Coley at Coley Farms.
Green Peanut Plants
Photos of a peanut field/plants on Daniels Rd. in Ashburn, Georgia.
$10.00 check written to Mrs. Franklin Marion "F.M." Tison (Pearl Perry Tison, 1879-1941)
$10.00 check written to Mrs. Frank Marion "F.M." Tison (Pearl Perry Tison, 1879-1941) signed by Frank Marion "F.M." Tison, treasurer for the Turner County Schools.
Moral and Religious, c. 1893
"If you were to write me and ask, 'where can I find a moral, religious place in which to live and educate my children, and at the same time succeed and make a good living,' I would unhesitatingly answer, Ashburn."
House By The Road - Quiet, Refined, Restful - Ashburn, Georgia (vintage postcard)
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THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
Ashburn, Ga.
On U.S. 41. 85 miles south of Macon. A private estate open to guests. Spacious grounds with beautiful flowers. Each room with private bath and steam heat. Meals served. Locked garages. Telephone 101 J…
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THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
Ashburn, Ga.
On U.S. 41. 85 miles south of Macon. A private estate open to guests. Spacious grounds with beautiful flowers. Each room with private bath and steam heat. Meals served. Locked garages. Telephone 101 J…
Shingler Building
8 photographs of the Shingler Building located on the corner of McLendon St. and College Avenue in Ashburn, GA.
Descriptions:
1 - Front McLendon St. Fascade facing towards First Baptist church; Photographer facing north
2 - J.S. Shingler…
Descriptions:
1 - Front McLendon St. Fascade facing towards First Baptist church; Photographer facing north
2 - J.S. Shingler…
Freshly picked blueberries
Freshly picked blueberries from Nesmith Rd.
Blueberry bush tended to my Amanda Cook Perry and Michael Perry.
Blueberry bush tended to my Amanda Cook Perry and Michael Perry.
POW Camp Guardhouse
Once a guardhouse at the Prisoner of War (POW) camp located in Ashburn, Georgia from 1943-1946. This one is located on Raney Street in Ashburn with another on Monroe Avenue. According to current Raney St. owner Susan Watson, "It was purchased by the…
Large Cow
Once located at the Dairy Queen at Exit 84 off of Interstate 75, this large cow sculpture was a draw for many tourists.
The Dairy Queen is no longer open and the cow was moved to a different location in the state.
The Dairy Queen is no longer open and the cow was moved to a different location in the state.
We love our children sign
"Church" sign and
"SLOW
WE
❤️
OUR
CHILDREN"
sign
Rebecca, GA
"SLOW
WE
❤️
OUR
CHILDREN"
sign
Rebecca, GA