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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…
POW Camp Guardhouse
Once a guardhouse at the Prisoner of War (POW) camp located in Ashburn, Georgia from 1943-1946. This one is located on Raney Street in Ashburn with another on Monroe Avenue. According to current Raney St. owner Susan Watson, "It was purchased by the…
Large Cow
Once located at the Dairy Queen at Exit 84 off of Interstate 75, this large cow sculpture was a draw for many tourists.
The Dairy Queen is no longer open and the cow was moved to a different location in the state.
The Dairy Queen is no longer open and the cow was moved to a different location in the state.
We love our children sign
"Church" sign and
"SLOW
WE
❤️
OUR
CHILDREN"
sign
Rebecca, GA
"SLOW
WE
❤️
OUR
CHILDREN"
sign
Rebecca, GA
Fixing the Big Peanut
After Category 3 Hurricane Michael hit Georgia on October 10, 2018, the aftereffects were widespread. One such damaged landmark was the Big Peanut which is normally located off of exit 82 on I-75 S. The peanut is currently being restored. Here is a…
Turner County Post Office
Photographs of the exterior and interior of the Turner County Post Office. Built in 1939.
US. Coast & Geodetic Survey Bench Mark, c. 1934
US. Coast & Geodetic Survey Bench Mark
Elev. Feet.
Above Mean Sea Level
$250 FINE OR IMPRISONMENT FOR DISTURBING THIS MARK
ASHBURN
1934
Elev. Feet.
Above Mean Sea Level
$250 FINE OR IMPRISONMENT FOR DISTURBING THIS MARK
ASHBURN
1934
Georgia Historical Commission Turner County Marker
142-1
Georgia Historical Commission
1954
TURNER COUNTY
This County, created by Act of the Legislature August 18, 1905, is named for Capt. Henry Gray Turner who was captured by Union troops at Gettysburg. A resident of Nashville and later of…
Georgia Historical Commission
1954
TURNER COUNTY
This County, created by Act of the Legislature August 18, 1905, is named for Capt. Henry Gray Turner who was captured by Union troops at Gettysburg. A resident of Nashville and later of…
Tom Whitsett Park Black History Memorial Mural
Photographs of the Tom Whitsett Park Black History Memorial Mural that was created in 2013:
"I am where I am because of the bridges that I crossed. - Oprah Winfrey"
"We are the ones we've been waiting for[.] We are the change that we seek[.]…
"I am where I am because of the bridges that I crossed. - Oprah Winfrey"
"We are the ones we've been waiting for[.] We are the change that we seek[.]…
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"
Perry Park Clock
Located at 304 North Street in Ashburn, GA, this clock was brought to Ashburn from New Jersey. It once belonged to the Mastrario family when they lived at 413 N Main St. (The Betts-Shealy House) from 1992-2000. They had the clock at the end of their…
Shingler Building
8 photographs of the Shingler Building located on the corner of McLendon St. and College Avenue in Ashburn, GA.
Descriptions:
1 - Front McLendon St. Fascade facing towards First Baptist church; Photographer facing north
2 - J.S. Shingler…
Descriptions:
1 - Front McLendon St. Fascade facing towards First Baptist church; Photographer facing north
2 - J.S. Shingler…
Painting of Victoria Evans with reference photo
Photograph of Victoria Evans, date unknown, by T.B. Blackshear, photographer in Macon, GA.
Painting was created by Minnie G. Brown of Ashburn, GA based on the photograph of Victoria Evans.
Plaque next to the painting says:
VICTORIA CHARITY…
Painting was created by Minnie G. Brown of Ashburn, GA based on the photograph of Victoria Evans.
Plaque next to the painting says:
VICTORIA CHARITY…
Turner County Courthouse - National Registration of Historical Places Application + Photos - #80001247
Pages: 4
This red and buff colored courthouse has three entrances. Two are elaborate. They are projecting, Ionic tetrastyle. The cement columns are coupled on each side of a pedimented doorway. The columns are capped by a pediment filled with a…
This red and buff colored courthouse has three entrances. Two are elaborate. They are projecting, Ionic tetrastyle. The cement columns are coupled on each side of a pedimented doorway. The columns are capped by a pediment filled with a…
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,…
Shingler Heights Historic District - National Register of Historical Places Application + Photos - #92001571
Shingler Heights Historic District - Along North Main Street (U.S. Hwy 41) between Murray and Hill Avenues of Ashburn, GA 31714
Application - 21 pages
Photos - 14 images
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 14: Ashburn First United Methodist…
Application - 21 pages
Photos - 14 images
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 14: Ashburn First United Methodist…
County Jail Turner County - National Register of Historic Places #82002490
From Application:
"The Turner County jail was built in 1906 as the newly formed (1905) county's first jail. County records show the first order of business was issuing $60,000 in bonds for a jail and courthouse. The jail was designed by Wagoner &…
"The Turner County jail was built in 1906 as the newly formed (1905) county's first jail. County records show the first order of business was issuing $60,000 in bonds for a jail and courthouse. The jail was designed by Wagoner &…
Ashburn Heights/Hudson-College Avenue Historic District - National Registration of Historical Places Application + Photos - #92001411
Ashburn Heights/Hudson-College Avenue Historic District - Roughly bounded by McLendon, Phillips, Monnie, Hudson, and College Avenues of Ashburn, GA 31714
Application - 19
Photos - 28
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 28: McLendon Street,…
Application - 19
Photos - 28
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 28: McLendon Street,…
Ashburn Commercial District - National Registration of Historical Places Application + Photos - #92001042
Ashburn Commercial Historic District - Along Main Street, roughly between Murray and Monroe Avenues of Ashburn, GA 31714
Application - 12 pages
Photos - 10 images
Ashburn Com. Hist. District Application Photo - 1 of 10 - Streetscape view of…
Application - 12 pages
Photos - 10 images
Ashburn Com. Hist. District Application Photo - 1 of 10 - Streetscape view of…
Bird's Eye View of John Samuel "J.S." Betts Lumber Plant Postcard
Bird's-eye view J.S. Betts' Lumber Plant, Ashburn, Ga.
Small "W" insignia in the lower left hand corner.
Small "W" insignia in the lower left hand corner.
Portrait of John Samuel "J.S." Betts
J.S. Betts was one of Ashburn’s founding fathers, long-time Mayor of Ashburn, and owner of the Betts Lumber Company. It was said that his wife Elmira Josephine Bohannon Betts (May 2, 1858 – September 27, 1907) used to “signal” her sister Ella…
Portrait of John West Evans
JOHN WEST EVANS
(September 27, 1844 – January 16, 1904)
Born in Hancock County to Sterling G. and Mary West Evans, John and his wife Ella, followed his business partner/brother-in-law John Samuel “J.S.” Betts (July 29, 1848 – April 25, 1918)…
(September 27, 1844 – January 16, 1904)
Born in Hancock County to Sterling G. and Mary West Evans, John and his wife Ella, followed his business partner/brother-in-law John Samuel “J.S.” Betts (July 29, 1848 – April 25, 1918)…
Memorial Service held Sunday for Lt. Garner
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"Lt. Ernest Garner was reported last seen climbing into the clouds his plane came down, but Ernest kept climbing."
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"Lt. Ernest Garner was reported last seen climbing into the clouds his plane came down, but Ernest kept climbing."
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Lt. Ernest W. Garner Declared Officially Dead
"Altho hostilities of [World] War II has ceased, yet, the grim tragedies still goes on. This is impressed on Turner County's citizens this week more indelibly and forcibly when the news came to Ashburn last Thursday from the government to Mrs. E.W.…
Turner's First War Bride Arrives in Rebecca
"Turner County's first war bride arrived in Rebecca late Tuesday night with her three months old baby, Herbert Michael, from Angers, France. The petite blonde French girl is the wife of Mr. Arthur Pullin [also spelled Pullen later in article] of…
Lt. Austin Scott Liberated from German Prison
"Lt. Austin Scott has been liberated from a German prison camp, according to a cablegram from him received by his wife, Mrs. Mary Raines Scott last Friday. His parents, Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Scott received word Jan. 7, 1944 that he was missing in action…
Word of [German] Surrender Received With Thanksgiving Here
Word of Germany's surrender was received in Ashburn and Turner County quietly, gratefully, and with Thanksgiving.
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Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story Sr. receive KIA Son's Awards
Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story Sr. photograph taken at Turner Field in Albany, GA as they receive their son John J. Story's post-humously Air Medal Award.
Memorial Services For Lt. Story Held Sunday
"Impressive memorial services for Lt. John J. Story Jr., age 23, son of Col. and Mrs. John J. Story Sr. of Ashburn, who was killed Nov. 5 on his tenth bombing mission over Germany, were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the Ashburn Methodist…