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Home of Clair McLendon, son of J.T. McLendon, this ornate Victorian home boasts of twelve foot ceilings and a huge open attic for heat dissipation during the hot summer months.

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Here is an example of a Dennis & Dennis designed home in Ashburn. It was built in 1916 at the request of pioneer J.S. Shingler for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Josie Baldwin. The house has a beautiful larger than the normal front door!

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Located off of Cofer Rd. in Ashburn, Ga

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To read more about the namesake of Johnston Road, visit here:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/03/15/johnston-road/

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Story Memorial Park
Given to the city of Ashburn, Georgia
In memory of the
Late Mayor Alex Story
By Essa Howell Story
1982

Coordinates: 31°42'21.6"N 83°39'35.4"W
N. Jefferson St. in Ashburn, Ga

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also fondly known as Gabe's Tater Patch.
circa 1890s

Howell Circle in Ashburn, Ga

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Rebecca-Waterloo Rd.
Sycamore, GA

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Coordinates: 31°39'43.8"N 83°44'01.6"W

Oakes Rd. in Ashburn, Ga

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located off of Mattie Avenue in Sycamore, GA

Coordinates: 31°40'49.1"N 83°38'37.5"W

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Coordinates: 31°40'10.2"N 83°31'12.3"W

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Coordinates: 31°47'33.5"N 83°35'17.1"W

Located in Amboy, Ga

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Shivers Rd. in Rebecca, Georgia

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Oak Grove Rd.
Coordinates: 31°41'45" N 83°45'3" W

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located in Dakota, Georgia on Hwy 41 N.
Coordinates: 31°46'33" N 83°41'36" W

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Location: Sylvia Drive in Ashburn, GA

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The Big Peanut is coming back! AgGeorgia was pleased to donate the remaining $10,000 needed for the restoration of the monument, and is proud to support Turner County and the Georgia peanut farmers to which this monument pays homage. AgGeorgia CEO…

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Date: June 12, 2023
Location: Sylvia Dr in Ashburn, Georgia

Knocked down due to Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018, the Big Peanut Monument was severely missed by all. With the help of so many crowdsourced donations from locals and strangers,…

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Location: Clements Chapel Rd. in Coverdale, Georgia

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Location: Sylvia Drive in Ashburn, Georgia

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“I’ll take them smothered, covered, and chunked, please.”

Location: 745 E. Washington Ave, Ashburn, GA
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