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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.
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Mrs. Scott Writes Letter to Son in Germany
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…
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…
Mrs. Shingler of Ashburn Dies at 85
page 28
Mrs. Shingler suffered three heart attacks before her death.
Mrs. Shingler suffered three heart attacks before her death.
Mrs. Turner Wins Special Election
by Austin Saxon
"Mrs. Shirley Turner became the first woman ever to earn a place on the Ashburn City Council Thursday as she narrowly defeated William I. (Bill) Posey in a special election to fill a vacancy in Post No. 4."
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Mrs. Turner who is…
"Mrs. Shirley Turner became the first woman ever to earn a place on the Ashburn City Council Thursday as she narrowly defeated William I. (Bill) Posey in a special election to fill a vacancy in Post No. 4."
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Mrs. Turner who is…
MURRAY-RAINES HARDWARE CO. envelope
Envelope for Murray-Raines Hardware Co. addressed to J.D. Weed & Co. in Savannah, GA.
N-831 MOSS COVERED OAK TREES SHADING A SOUTHERN HIGHWAY - GREETINGS FROM ASHBURN, GA. (vintage postcard)
E-4832
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Tues. Feb. 15,, 1944
Hi there- we spent the night in Sylvester, Ga. last night and drove over here this morning. It rained all day yesterday but the sun is out bright today- it is cool tho. We will spend the night in Sylvester…
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Tues. Feb. 15,, 1944
Hi there- we spent the night in Sylvester, Ga. last night and drove over here this morning. It rained all day yesterday but the sun is out bright today- it is cool tho. We will spend the night in Sylvester…
Nazi POWs in Georgia to Leave After Harvest
page 7
Specifically mentions that the Ashburn POW camp had 250 prisoners.
Specifically mentions that the Ashburn POW camp had 250 prisoners.
New County of Turner Presents Her Claims, c. 1905
"'Turner' count was the first case on the docket yesterday before the house and senate committees on new counties."
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"Judge Lawton Miller, of Macon, appeared as counsel for those interested in and urging the creation of the new county of…
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"Judge Lawton Miller, of Macon, appeared as counsel for those interested in and urging the creation of the new county of…
New Friendship Baptist Church
Built 1974
First service in June 1974
Location: 1100 Son Story Rd. In Ashburn, GA
First service in June 1974
Location: 1100 Son Story Rd. In Ashburn, GA
Nina Cox - To The Bat for Turner County
A Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman clipping showing Nina Cox holding a bat that says "I will bat for Turner Co."
Nina Cox, an Ashburn High School teacher, resigned from her position in 1924 and entered the race for the Turner County School…
Nina Cox, an Ashburn High School teacher, resigned from her position in 1924 and entered the race for the Turner County School…
No Clues to Brutal Death
By December 5, the case had grown colder. The Wiregrass Farmer ran the headline “No Clues to Brutal Death” and reported that the investigation had stalled. Sheriff Kennedy admitted that the victim remained unidentified and that law enforcement may…
November 12 Inquest to Decide How Prisoner Died Here
Dr. Reynolds will call Coroner's Jury
Oak Leaf Hydrangea Blossom
Located: 270 Glynn Cook Rd. in Ashburn, GA
Oakes Rd. Abandoned Building
Coordinates: 31°39'43.8"N 83°44'01.6"W
Oakes Rd. in Ashburn, Ga
Oakes Rd. in Ashburn, Ga
Object Lessons given for Georgia Farmers, c. 1915
"Red Pebble farm produced and saved approximately 35,000 pounds of meat, like that shown in the windows, during the year 1914. This meat was killed and placed in a large brick and cement refrigerator and allowed to remain there for about six weeks.…
Officer Convicted of Slaying Merchant, c. 1930
Lynn Kelly, former policeman at Sycamore, was convicted this afternoon on the charge of murder in connection with the slaying of W.W. Odom, Ashburn merchant.
Old barn with turquoise Ford and tractor
On Son Story Rd.
Old Black Joe - The House by the Road (vintage postcard)
GC-1C Photo by Bayard Wootten
"Old Black Joe"
The Gardener at the House by the Road
Ashburn, Georgia
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/
"Old Black Joe"
The Gardener at the House by the Road
Ashburn, Georgia
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/
