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721 N Main St. in Ashburn, Ga

Built in 1919 by J.S. Shingler for his son Robert Royal Shingler. Within a few years, he married his distant cousin Lillian Hughes. In 1926, Lillian turned her home into a hospitality suite with lodgings and a…

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A beautiful estate with comfortable rooms and outstanding souther cooking, It is such a delightful place you will want to return again and again.

Mrs. Robert Shingler says "We have served Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce for years... with turkey, of…

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THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
Ashburn, Ga.
On U.S. 41. 85 miles south of Macon. A private estate open to guests. Spacious grounds with beautiful flowers. Each room with private bath and steam heat. Meals served. Locked garages. Telephone 101 J…

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STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA At "The House by the Side of the Road." A Modern Tourist Home. Extreme north end of town. Spacious bungalow, shower baths, hot water heat in every room. All conveniences. LOCKED garages. A real southern home.…

STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA At "The House by the Side of the Road." A Modern Tourist Home. Extreme north end of town. Spacious bungalow, shower baths, hot water heat in every room. All conveniences. LOCKED garages. A real southern home. Rest here a few…

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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THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA

A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…

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THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA

A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…

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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…

"The House by the Road, at Ashburn, Georgia, serves this tasty Banana to admiring customers."

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Turner County, Georgia was created by legislative action on August 18, 1905 from parts of Irwin, Dooly, Wilcox, and Worth Counties and named for Henry G. Turner.

This booklet was created for the week-long 75th anniversary celebration of the…

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Vintage postcard of the House by the Road, home and business of Robert Royal Shingler (February 7, 1897 – January 31, 1966) and his wife, Lillian Hughes Shingler (August 22, 1887 – April 15, 1980).

Location: 721 N. Main St. in Ashburn,…

Discussing prominent guests at the House by the Road,

"Mrs. Shingler, who is a delightful hostess, is an asset to Ashburn, in that she has many tourists from all over the United States, and her service and the atmosphere of her home, makes every…

Coconut Pie
A Sweet Sandwich
Biscuits
Waffle Recipe

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“The House by the Road,” a craftsman style home was built in 1919 by J.S. Shingler for his son Robert Royal Shingler and his wife, Lillian Hughes Shingler. It was cited by the Duncan Hines travel guide as “such a delightful place you will want to…

Built in 1919 by J.S. Shingler for his son Robert Royal Shingler. Within a few years, he married his distant cousin Lillian Hughes. In 1926, Lillian turned her home into a hospitality suite with lodgings and a restaurant for travelers who frequented…
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