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Vintage 1958 Letterman Jacket “TC” Letters
thank you to Lisa Garrett Bonnell for donating this! This belonged to Barbara Ann “Foots” Garrett Nelson (1940-2022). Barbara was born and raised in Sycamore, Georgia where she played varsity basketball and graduated from Turner County High School in…
Virginia Smith
Born in 1953, Virginia Smith arrived into this world in Sycamore, Georgia delivered at home by a midwife. Due to the time period’s racist social policies, the hospital was a “whites only” establishment. But this was just her first introduction to…
![Virginia Smith - Running up on the KKK in the Woods in 1969[?] - 9:16:21, 6.48 PM.mp3](/archive/application/views/scripts/images/fallback-audio.png "Virginia Smith - Running up on the KKK in the Woods in 1969[?] - 9:16:21, 6.48 PM.mp3")
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…
W.A. Hawkins of Ashburn, c. 1905
"W.A. Hawkins, of Ashburn, has one souvenir which he prizes above all others in his possession. IT is the gold pin [pen] with which Governor Joseph M. Terrell signed the bill creating the new county of Turner, one of eight authorized by the lasts…
W.A. Shingler Home
507 N. Main St.
Built in 1900 for William Andrew Shingler, cousin of J.S. Shingler, this is one of many Dennis & Dennis designed homes. This design firm located in Macon will pop up several times on the tour because Mr. Peter E. Dennis (1854-1929)…
Built in 1900 for William Andrew Shingler, cousin of J.S. Shingler, this is one of many Dennis & Dennis designed homes. This design firm located in Macon will pop up several times on the tour because Mr. Peter E. Dennis (1854-1929)…
W.C. Garrett home, Sycamore
HOME OF W.C. “CURLY” AND ANNIE BELL GARRETT, SYCAMORE, GA.
W.C. Garrett's Texaco Station
William Cluria "Curley" Garrett's Texaco Station on S Main St. in Ashburn. Photo shows son, Donald Garrett's car in the station. (October 1958)
"W. C. Garrett opens Texaco Station"
from the Wiregrass Farmer
Sept. 5, 1957
"Texaco Service…
"W. C. Garrett opens Texaco Station"
from the Wiregrass Farmer
Sept. 5, 1957
"Texaco Service…
W.W. Odom Jr., Praised by Commanding General
![1944 Apr 30 - WW Odom Jr. MIA but praised by commanding general [ww2].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/3f4ea442c21979bbfaad336c366e12a1.jpg "1944 Apr 30 - WW Odom Jr. MIA but praised by commanding general [ww2].jpg")
"Mrs. W.W. Odom has received the following letter from W.E. Kepner, who was the Commanding General of her son, W.W. Odom Jr., who has been reported missing since early in January:
My dear Mrs. Odom:
It is my sad portion to write that your…
My dear Mrs. Odom:
It is my sad portion to write that your…
Waffle House from The House by the Road
Recipe card for the House by the Road.
Waffle House Order Up
Location: Waffle House in Ashburn, GA
Waffle House Sunset
“I’ll take them smothered, covered, and chunked, please.”
Location: 745 E. Washington Ave, Ashburn, GA
Location: 745 E. Washington Ave, Ashburn, GA
Wagon Wheel Rd. Abandoned Building
Coordinates: 31°40'10.2"N 83°31'12.3"W
Wanee Lake Golf Course
Drone photo of golfers playing the 9-hole course.
Location: Wanee Lake, Ashburn, GA
Location: Wanee Lake, Ashburn, GA
War Prison Camp Approved for Turner
The camp will be located on the county farm, which is approximately one and one-half miles from Ashburn.
War Prison Camp Now Located Here
"Camp Is Located on County Farm. German Prisoners Were Moved Here Last Week End."
Ward Rd.
Location: Ward Rd., Ashburn, GA
Watson's Grocery
Interior of Watson's Grocery - pictured Sondra Gail Watson Walls, Brenda Brandt, Pam Dervan and unknown.
Wayside Inn - U.S. 41 - Ashburn, Georgia (vintage postcard)
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STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA
AT WAYSIDE INN. A MODERN TOURIST HOME
ALL CONVENIENCES, BEAUTYREST BEDS, HEAT, BATHS LOCKED GARAGES, SOUTH OF BUSINESS BLOCK.
DIRECTLY ON U.S. 41
TEL. 201
MRS. R. HUCKABEE, OWNER, MGR.
STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA
AT WAYSIDE INN. A MODERN TOURIST HOME
ALL CONVENIENCES, BEAUTYREST BEDS, HEAT, BATHS LOCKED GARAGES, SOUTH OF BUSINESS BLOCK.
DIRECTLY ON U.S. 41
TEL. 201
MRS. R. HUCKABEE, OWNER, MGR.
Wayside Inn, Ashburn, Georgia (vintage postcard)
Wayside Inn, Ashburn, Georgia.
ROOMS and Lock Garage. On National Highway - Two Blocks South of Business Center.
Mrs. R. Huckabee.
_______________________
FOR CORRESPONDENCE
ROOMS and Lock Garage. On National Highway - Two Blocks South of Business Center.
Mrs. R. Huckabee.
_______________________
FOR CORRESPONDENCE
We love our children sign
"Church" sign and
"SLOW
WE
❤️
OUR
CHILDREN"
sign
Rebecca, GA
"SLOW
WE
❤️
OUR
CHILDREN"
sign
Rebecca, GA
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,…
West Brothers Grocery Store Advertisement
40 W. Ashley St.
Rebecca, GA
"WEST BROS. GROC. YOUR RIO STORE
Quality You trust"
Rebecca, GA
"WEST BROS. GROC. YOUR RIO STORE
Quality You trust"
West Methodist Tabernacle (vintage postcard)
This appears to be a sample postcard to purchase.
Whatever happened to the Turner County flag?
"The Turner County Flag had a blue background with Georgia in White and Turner County a solid color within the state."
WHERE WE ARE STAYING, THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD, U.S. 41, ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
2X-122
Back info:
STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA
AT THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
A beautiful Private Estate open to Guests. Extreme North end of Town. Every room has a Private Bath - Electric Fan - Steam Heat with Automatic Stoker Control - Beautyrest…
Back info:
STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA
AT THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
A beautiful Private Estate open to Guests. Extreme North end of Town. Every room has a Private Bath - Electric Fan - Steam Heat with Automatic Stoker Control - Beautyrest…