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Cobb County party visits Ashburn
The photos are all of Turner County.
Coastal Plains building
124 E. College Avenue in Ashburn, Ga
Built 1912 and used to be the post office building for Ashburn but became the second home of Ashburn Bank in 1926. The stained glass windows were bought from a church in England. Today, the building house…
Built 1912 and used to be the post office building for Ashburn but became the second home of Ashburn Bank in 1926. The stained glass windows were bought from a church in England. Today, the building house…
Coastal Plain Building [previously Ashburn Bank]
In 1926, Ashburn Bank moved to its second location, a newly constructed brick facility on the southwest corner of College and Gordon Street. Stained glass windows were imported from a church in England and were installed in the new bank. As of 2021,…
Clyatt Rd. Sunset
Location: Clyatt Rd. In Sycamore, GA
Clover Farm Grocery
Georgia Architectural and Historic Properties Survey of Clover Farm Grocery, Ashley St., Rebecca, Turner County, Ga., March 1981. Commercial. 1 story rectangular red brick commercial building with flat roof. Fair condition. Date of Construction: c.…
City Light and Water Plant, Ashburn Oil Mill in Distance, Ashburn, Ga. (vintage postcard)
Script:
How are you enjoying life In New York town
I am now stationed at Rebecca, GA about 14 miles from Ashburn Ga
Very Respectfully
John B Cason
6/19/14
Addressed To:
Mrs. Jennie Reddall
277-W-11 Street
New York City, USA
Post…
How are you enjoying life In New York town
I am now stationed at Rebecca, GA about 14 miles from Ashburn Ga
Very Respectfully
John B Cason
6/19/14
Addressed To:
Mrs. Jennie Reddall
277-W-11 Street
New York City, USA
Post…
Citizens are Cleared of Lynching Charge
The Montgomery Monitor reported on April 28, 1910, the release of those accused in lynching of Albert Royal and Charles Jackson near Ashburn. They were released on a lack of evidence and alibis provided. Interest in the affair is high in the local…
Church Near Completion
$4,000 cost
Chow Chow
Get a taste of country cooking with this classic Southern recipe.
Ingredients
1 lb cabbage (chopped)
6 medium onions (chopped)
6 green bell peppers (chopped)
6 red bell peppers (chopped)
4 cups green tomatoes (peeled and chopped)
1/4 cup…
Ingredients
1 lb cabbage (chopped)
6 medium onions (chopped)
6 green bell peppers (chopped)
6 red bell peppers (chopped)
4 cups green tomatoes (peeled and chopped)
1/4 cup…
Chicken Delite
Location: 137 S. Main St., Ashburn, GA 31714
Cheryle Bryan
Although she was not born in Turner County, Cheryle Bryan without a doubt is full of pride for our little community. Her arrival to Ashburn on Election Day 1972 is one she will always remember as a new beginning and a chance for her to become an…
Check for Ernest Bass from the Wiregrass Farmer
A scan of a cashed $4.50 check for Ernest Bass written on the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman's (local newspaper) Turner County Bank checking account. The check was signed by Frank Marion "F.M." Tison, treasurer and business manager of the Wiregrass…
Charles V. Perry and wife, Emily B. Perry
Taken within Perry Funeral Chapel Offices
Changes at Public Works Camp
Dear Sir,
This Public Work Camp has completed the following changes which was required by the State,
1. complete laundry (washer and dryer)
2. installed lavatory and drinking fountains in isolation cells
3. installed fire extinguishers
4.…
This Public Work Camp has completed the following changes which was required by the State,
1. complete laundry (washer and dryer)
2. installed lavatory and drinking fountains in isolation cells
3. installed fire extinguishers
4.…
Chamber of Commerce Plans A Monument to Peanut on 1-75
"A giant 30-foot emblem saluting the peanut and 'the world's largest peanut shelling plant' has been proposed for location in a rest area north of Ashburn on the boundary of Interstate 75."
Second article clipping:
"...the first time architect…
Second article clipping:
"...the first time architect…
Certificate of Death Azzie Martin filed April 10, 1938
Azzie Martin of 342 W. Washington Avenue. in Ashburn, Ga
Female
Colored
Single
Date of Birth: 1/27/1911
Age 27 years, 1 month, 25 days
Profession: Cook
Date deceased last work at this occupation: 12/11/1937
Birthplace: Arabi, Ga
Father:…
Female
Colored
Single
Date of Birth: 1/27/1911
Age 27 years, 1 month, 25 days
Profession: Cook
Date deceased last work at this occupation: 12/11/1937
Birthplace: Arabi, Ga
Father:…
Cedar Drive Sunflare
Location: corner of Cedar Drive and Grand St.
Case Against White Men Dismissed
On April 22, 1910, the Turner County Banner reported that charges against five white men, accused of assault and battery related to the lynching of Albert Royals and Charles Jackson, were dismissed due to insufficient evidence and conflicting witness…
Capt. Oesterle Says America Follows Treaty
POW attend church services in Ashburn