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November 12 Inquest to Decide How Prisoner Died Here
Dr. Reynolds will call Coroner's Jury
Troubled times come to Ashburn
"Most blacks and whites here get along all right," said Robert Lee Wright Sr., father of the young man slain. "I haven't had any problems. But the police force and blacks don't get along at all. They treat blacks wrong all the time."
Black Prisoner's killing sparks Ashburn racial violence
Robert Lee Wright Jr. (1963-1985)
Ashburn is Located in the Heart of one of Georgia's Richest Farming Sections
100 years ago, Ashburn was "one of the busiest and most progressive little cities in the Great Heart of South Georgia..."
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Turner County Court House with Farm Bureau
Ashburn, Georgia. United States Ashburn Georgia, 1977. Ashburn, Georgia. Photograph.
Deed Books at Turner County Courthouse
located at the Superior Court office in the Turner County Courthouse.
"CASTLE TURNER," ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
December 29, 1913
[unknown] was here for a Happy New Year to you all
T A [unknown]
Addressed to:
Mrs. James Edgar
71 Cedar St.
Chicago
Post Office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Dec. 29, 1913
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[unknown] was here for a Happy New Year to you all
T A [unknown]
Addressed to:
Mrs. James Edgar
71 Cedar St.
Chicago
Post Office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Dec. 29, 1913
1 P
"CASTLE TURNER," ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
December 29, 1913
[unknown] was here for a Happy New Year to you all
T A [unknown]
Addressed to:
Mrs. James Edgar
71 Cedar St.
Chicago
Post Office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Dec. 29, 1913
1 P
[unknown] was here for a Happy New Year to you all
T A [unknown]
Addressed to:
Mrs. James Edgar
71 Cedar St.
Chicago
Post Office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Dec. 29, 1913
1 P
BIRD'S EYE VIEW, Looking South, Ashburn, GA FROM TURNER COUNTY COURTHOUSE (vintage postcard)
Buildings of note:
The bottom left building was the second post office but in 1926, became the new location of the Ashburn Bank.
The smokestack is no longer standing but was part of the Betts Lumber Co.
Location: 219 E. College Avenue in…
The bottom left building was the second post office but in 1926, became the new location of the Ashburn Bank.
The smokestack is no longer standing but was part of the Betts Lumber Co.
Location: 219 E. College Avenue in…
Portrait of Jack Marrell and wife
Photo taken at the Southwest corner of the Turner County Courthouse of Jack Marrell and his wife.
The wagon is selling Rawleigh Products: Medicines, Extracts, Spices, Soaps, Perfumes, Toilet Articles.
Ashburn First Baptist Church can be see in…
The wagon is selling Rawleigh Products: Medicines, Extracts, Spices, Soaps, Perfumes, Toilet Articles.
Ashburn First Baptist Church can be see in…
Masons Laid Cornerstone [at Courthouse], c. 1907
"The formal laying of the cornerstone of Turner county's new courthouse was conducted here yesterday under the auspices of the Masonic lodge... There were fully 2,500 people present ... A bountiful basket dinner and barbecue had been prepared..."
Court House for New County, c. 1907
page 3
"The contract for the building of a court house for Turner County was let to McKenzie & Sons, of Atlanta, Ga., today for the sum of $37,800. Contract is to be completed January 1, 1908."
"The contract for the building of a court house for Turner County was let to McKenzie & Sons, of Atlanta, Ga., today for the sum of $37,800. Contract is to be completed January 1, 1908."
Ashburn Bank Turner County Calendar
In 2000, Celebrating 100 years of business, Ashburn Bank (now known as Colony Bank) produced keepsake calendar featuring prominent Turner County Landmarks drawn by Minnie G. Brown.
Featured:
January - The original Ashburn Bank located on…
Featured:
January - The original Ashburn Bank located on…
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…
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…
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…