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"She had no children, so she adopted Ashburn and Turner County."

Ashburn, GA
Feb. 25, 1944

To My Son First Lt. Jack Austin Scott O-736383, A Prisoner Somewher bin Germany:
Dear Son:
Tonight I am banking my faith for you in God, Red Cross and yourself. Faith that God will watch over you physically, that the…

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…

Formal Presentation took place Saturday at Turner Field in Albany With All Military Audience.

"At a simple but touching ceremony, Mrs. W.W. Odom, of Ashburn, 54-year-old mother of First Lt. W.W. Odom Jr., a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter pilot, last…

Location: 235 E Washington Avenue in Ashburn, GA 31714

From Mayor Charles B. Perry,
"I was very proud of our city. For the most part, our people literally ignored the klansmen on the streets and at the Tabernacle. Those who were along the parade route I believe were there out of curiosity. Most had…

"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."

Location: Shepherd Rd., Coverdale, GA
Date: November 29, 2025

Location: 737 Monnie St. in Ashburn, GA

Location: Monnie Street in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: August 12, 2021

Read more at:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/08/05/monnie-street/

Monnie Street was named after Monnie Corine Patton (January 15, 1897 – May 25, 1969), a daughter of John Robert Patton (September 13, 1859 – March 20, 1898) and Fannie McLendon Patton (September 23, 1869 – November 9, 1949). Monnie’s parents built…

Location: 113 E. College Avenue in Ashburn, GA

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