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Tigner E. Thrasher, 24, Named Mayor of AShburn on Clean Politics Ticket
Tigner at the time of his election was one of the youngest city executives in the entire country.
Baptist Church Moved to Make Way for $100,000 Structure
Constructed in 1901, the church was moved in April of 1954 in preparation for the construction of a new building costing $100,000.
Ashburn Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church)
Ashburn Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church) original church building. In June 1956, they dedicated the new (and current) church building.
Ashburn Elects Youthful Mayor, c. 1932
"Tigner E. Thrasher, 24-year-old Emory University graduate, was elected mayor here in the city election Thursday night on a platform of 'clean politics.' He will be one of the youngest mayors in the state and probably in the country."
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