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Geodetic Survey Bench Mark from 1934
Have you ever seen this marker? This is a US. Coast & Geodetic Survey Bench Mark from 1934. This is just 1 of 17 (!!) located in Turner County. There is a 44-page doc you can read ALL about this!These reference points are developed and maintained…
Garrett's Dinette
Pictured is the building that was Garrett's Dinette which was owned by W.C. Garrett and Annie Belle Sellars Garrett.
To learn more about Garrett's Dinette, check out this interview with Donald…
To learn more about Garrett's Dinette, check out this interview with Donald…
Game of Turner County coming
"The Game of Turner County is coming soon.
The board game is based around buying and selling properties and trying to run other players our of business and bankrupt them.
The Wiregrass Festival [now known as the Fire Ant Festival] is…
The board game is based around buying and selling properties and trying to run other players our of business and bankrupt them.
The Wiregrass Festival [now known as the Fire Ant Festival] is…
Gabe's Cemetery
Location: Howell Circle, Ashburn, GA
Gabe's Cemetery
also fondly known as Gabe's Tater Patch.
circa 1890s
Howell Circle in Ashburn, Ga
circa 1890s
Howell Circle in Ashburn, Ga
G.C. McKenzie home
765 N. Main St. in Ashburn, GA
Known as the Shingler House, this lovely home represents the Neoclassical Revival period. Constructed in 1908, the building features a multi-hipped, red tile roof, exposed rafters, and monumental portico. The porte…
Known as the Shingler House, this lovely home represents the Neoclassical Revival period. Constructed in 1908, the building features a multi-hipped, red tile roof, exposed rafters, and monumental portico. The porte…
From Sawdust to Sanctuary: 1889-1976
Ashburn Methodist Church
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.
Freshly Dug Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes grown by Jake Perry on Nesmith Rd.
Fresh Strawberries to Strawberry Jam
Fresh strawberries are aplenty during the spring. For as long as I can remember, here in Ashburn, we have always gotten our fresh strawberries from our favorite local farm operation, Calhoun Produce. Not only are their fruits and veggies the best,…
Fresh local honey on a homemade biscuit.
Located on Nesmith Rd.
Honey tended by the Cook family.
Honey tended by the Cook family.
Fountain Block Postcard
"Fountain Block showing Fountain Trading Co., Planter's Bank, and Bell Pharmacy, Sycamore, Ga."
Forum Set on Private School
A public rally planned to discuss creating a private school for those who do not wish to integrate.
"Turner County Schools - like most other schools in Georgia - are faced with abolition of the dual school system and the possibility of extensive…
"Turner County Schools - like most other schools in Georgia - are faced with abolition of the dual school system and the possibility of extensive…
Former Turner County Man Wants A Wife
L.H. Timmons, formerly of Turner County, wrote a personal advertisement to the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman newspaper looking for a new wife from his hometown.
Formation of Turner County
The House Committee on New Counties made its report to the Legislature yesterday and recommended the formation of the following new counties:
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Turner County, with Ashburn as the county seat.
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Turner County, with Ashburn as the county seat.
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Focus on Georgia - Turner County
Note:
The Sparrow's Nest was built in 1892, not 1888. The Shinglers were living in an abandoned one-room schoolhouse in 1888 with one-year-old Beverly Clyde born in Eastman in 1897. Mr. JS Betts built his home in 1892 coming to town from Wanee Lake…
The Sparrow's Nest was built in 1892, not 1888. The Shinglers were living in an abandoned one-room schoolhouse in 1888 with one-year-old Beverly Clyde born in Eastman in 1897. Mr. JS Betts built his home in 1892 coming to town from Wanee Lake…
Fixing the Big Peanut
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…
Fish Fry
Around Turner County, the fish fry is a family favorite.
First United Methodist Church
Ashburn, GA
First Methodist Church postcard
Location: 406 N. Main Street in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: 1947
Date: 1947
First Baptist Church of Ashburn, (1891-1903)
From Wayne Blue:
The first building built by the church and remained the place of worship until 1903, when a new larger wooden building was built on McLendon St. The new building had two wings and 3 balconies. In 1956 this building was replaced by…
The first building built by the church and remained the place of worship until 1903, when a new larger wooden building was built on McLendon St. The new building had two wings and 3 balconies. In 1956 this building was replaced by…
Fire Ants song Lyrics by Duane Hershberger
This was sent to Chamber of Commerce president Nan Lee in March of 1996.