8 30 1276 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0337a48d9410363ac0f71ca8a82d8887.tif 13071ede3007c58e3b2be146d6737691 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B&B Standard Service matchbook cover Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Woodruff Bus. Gifts B&B Standard Service and Wrecker Service Woodruff Bus. Gifts (Sycamore) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/53e2018a17dcec1f4b31a2bbc2cdfa49.JPG 86c9ef0b8c68ed8bd4a51f09829a3e53 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photos of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Back in the Day When Sycamores Shaded Sycamore Description An account of the resource original photo date: 1911 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 10, 1974 Ed Smith Gin George Dean Highway 41 James H. Dean (1880-1980) Sycamore The Wiregrass Farmer U.S. Highway 41 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/598203ad0703e53f24f95e81eb2b4adc.jpg d7e4b0d8162e2bc54539ce75b0d6bfae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bank park named Description An account of the resource "The new park being build by Ashburn bank has been given its official name, Ashburn Bank Heritage Park. The official name was chosen for the new park on Friday, April 14th (1995) by Ashburn Bank board of directors. The winning selection was the entry or Mrs. Lisa Johnston. Mrs. Johnston received a $100.00 savings bond as a prize for her winning entry." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 19, 1995 Ashburn Bank Colony Bank (previously Ashburn Bank) Heritage Park Lisa Youngblood Johnston (1962-1997) Shelley Zorn The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8f1d02d306e59d68c25447db422ef63f.jpg 5a34c574dfbe38c874a2e4d9cad5d8f7 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/b1605c32e6583c6b67f98a86e74c9c0e.jpg 15a87757958c9ef5a2a009611753fd4a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Church/Religious Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baptist Church Moved to Make Way for $100,000 Structure Description An account of the resource Constructed in 1901, the church was moved in April of 1954 in preparation for the construction of a new building costing $100,000. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 12, 1954 Alexander Stevens Story (1892-1973) Charles V. Perry (1912-1988) David B. Raines (1912-2008) David C. Getz (1917-1994) Everett Allen Garner (1930-2015) First Baptist Church H.B. Elliot John Clarence Holland (1893-1982) John D. Raines (1904-1975) Jones Franklin Lanneau (1910-1965) Luther Clyde Hobby (1898-1975) Olin P. Stewart (1900-1893) Rev. George H. Coker Rhodes E. Blue (1907-1981) Robert Davis Robert Harold “Bobby” Barker Sr. (1916-1984) The Wiregrass Farmer W.E. Leverette https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/249af6fe0ca2a6f08e0241e548bd1bc2.jpeg ac7a741dd354a0e361429f12c336a36a https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a8c631f7282cd06a8985f41a189fa7ed.jpeg dc088ae4b70f0900c29cdcc605a95808 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rural Scenes of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Beaver Dam Description An account of the resource Shepherd Rd., Coverdale Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wyatt Cook Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 29, 2025 Beaver Beaver Dam Coverdale Shepherd Rd. Sycamore Wyatt Cook https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1acd660a47875543837d6e4a798e485b.jpg d340890d011860468196ac58c1303fb9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rural Scenes of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bee Boxes Description An account of the resource located off of Mattie Avenue in Sycamore, GA Coordinates: 31°40'49.1"N 83°38'37.5"W Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 21, 2021 Bee Boxes Mattie Ave. Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Sami Mastrario Sycamore https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9390a9f1acf48dda06d1bab173d207e0.jpg 9f51fbcd74fc0fea66e2edfa81d3fc98 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Beer Is Legalized in Ashburn 4 To 1 Description An account of the resource "The City Council has voted 4 to 1 to legalize beer in Ashburn. In explaining the vote, two of the councilmen have made the statement, first that revenue, needed in Ashburn, can be derived from the sale of beer. Second, that beer is openly sold in Ashburn, bringing no revenue, and better sell it licensed and controlled than bootleg it." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer & Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 15, 1948 Ashburn City Council The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/40dbd985db2ea6739ee9c851cb92bc12.jpg 7da7944252d1bc9a5b15d5dc28de570e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rural Scenes of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bell Rd. Home Description An account of the resource Location: Bell Rd. In Sycamore, GA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 6, 2024 Bell Rd. Samantha “Sami” Mastrario Sami Mastrario Sycamore https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/837405701721bbd5b734227d712005a3.png 8950918a6f621b50e5c12662e718a5f0 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/aa0f0eae1601a450286bc5e526ad3c1f.png 000e0266d99857bff6bd13fdbf49d3cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bell's Daylily Garden Subject The topic of the resource Location: 455 Bell Rd, Sycamore, GA Description An account of the resource "Located just outside Sycamore, Bell's Daylily Garden reflects more than four decades of careful cultivation. Tim Bell's introduction to daylilies came in 1982, when a distant relative gifted him 106 plants..." What a lovely feature of a Turner County treasure! If you have not been out for a visit to Bell's, 'tis the season! It shines in the spring! Bring a picnic basket, a blanket, and a book for an afternoon well spent. As seen in the March/April edition of Southwest Georgia Living Magazine. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=46770&amp;l=1">https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=46770&amp;l=1</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Southwest Georgia Living Magazine Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March/April 2026 Bell Rd. Bell's Daylily Garden Sycamore Tim Bell https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/c77d9de1d17ce36e5eb72c88772b8b0c.tif 5a56e1058c1809a22f0bf1d9e1e31803 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ben Thomas Auburn University Signed Card Description An account of the resource #91 Ben Thomas (1961-) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a07398d5812e39de2b0243d5568c5c94.tif 5a3e44c5b6a319f4086da25887c55438 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ben Thomas Auburn University Signed Card Description An account of the resource #91 Ben Thomas (1961-) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a2f6bc02bf9b45a25d2a9f35c1d66a56.jpg 53a9e508e6040ee12a9192547004f9c8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Public Works Camps/Convict Camp Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bennett Pate to Ellis MacDougald (May 18, 1971) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Georgia Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 18, 1971 Ashburn Bennett Pate (1918-1982) Claudiason "Claude" L. Jackson (1934-2005) Edgar Wayne Youngblood (1925-2012) Hugh Wilson James E. Sego (1911-1985) John David Gray John Deral Dukes (1931-2025) Public Works Camp Turner County Board of Commissioners William G. Searcy (1910-2006) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/378e4e4190014d504606fdd3ef2341df.jpg 454bde814ff6273d1759fb853692bb96 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9769b39bb047699e09428d8aa6de1348.jpg 3744a5903d084072ad1ff14a635df7ea https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/81d00333983cdb73d62fa5ccc040dde7.jpg 5f7d25c97c545c6696735031359dd55a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Church/Religious Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bethel Baptist Church Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 23, 2025 Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Rd. GA Hwy 32 Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Sami Mastrario Sycamore https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/10b1536a06d7d08e018f8700a381501f.jpg 29fb81647b3b27bff51c22b8c66a9d02 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/57a73c32a70403d4967cf3c78c10ace0.jpg c8178f425712470d6d96aaf46d689dcc https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/533d8a4fc77d79171baeed3c23430f59.jpg c563b5442544fe3c01a130c232a7f47a https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2be3bce3daeec9b31ac284e646dd14df.jpg 6faff5cb1135f3f2ded09d52eb764944 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/c15b295a6fd1516ae5e232f669ad1925.jpg 706680d7458eb6d3aa46344165374cbd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bethel Community Remembers School With Fondness Description An account of the resource Bethel School began in 1905 and closed its doors in 1957 when the schools were consolidated. The building was used as Prospect Methodist Church. Between the time the school was built and 1938, two more rooms were added to provide more space. After the rooms were added, Bethel School consolidated with Friendship and Henderson Schools. In 1938, the wooden school was torn down, and the 4-room brick building was built in its place. They added a lunchroom in 1950. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 14, 1974 Alvin J. Williford (1928-1999) Annie Haynie Story (1911-1997) Arthur Mauldin (1907-1995) Ashburn Ashburn Bank Ashburn Elementary School Bethel School Bonnie Elnita Hobby Morris (1918-2007) Christine Kelly Dakota School Davis Bussey School Deep Creek School Edward Ray Pinkerton Sr. (1907-1995) Emily Eilene Butler Perry (1913-2007) Frank Welch Friendship School Hazel Coker Wells (1920-2000) Henderson School Hobby's Jacob Lott “Jake” Ross (1874-1964) Joe Tucker Katherine Dean Fletcher Mallie Tillman Mathis (1886-1961) Margie Manus Freeman Marquis Fleming Mary Alice Story McGuire Avery (1930-2005) Mildred Coker Nancy C. Owen Wells (1920-2000) Nell Dean Eidson (1919-2002) Newton School Post Office Prospect Methodist Church Rebecca School Rev. Woody Roberts Southgate Five and Ten Sycamore Sycamore High School The Wiregrass Farmer Vera Stella Jackson Baldwin (1888-1979) Warren L. Story (1909-1959) William D. Wood Jr (1920-2012) William D. Wood Sr. (1879-1958) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9cc543ffa88672f1e17a6d6cb99db306.PNG 50f382f3229ac1742cc2857889e1a0db Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Betts & Co. Buy Forty Thousand Acres in Florida Description An account of the resource 40,000 for $240,000.00 in 1904. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Atlanta Constitution Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 16, 1904 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0e829deec4d718e8885bfea9a488da44.jpg 5c174707126625ed8aaa4dd814adcf97 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/5c67388bc43e074b7b59db5ea139c244.jpg 342ba55d5a726b1e7d04f8f9fa76b88f https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2cbd53d02c2e82622fee11b03999df28.jpg abed8d8cb872c35219b84648cb3b5276 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8bb9c20a78fa1b613b7c54062c5e2333.jpg 73b61de4b4385adbbdd6c2044a000525 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buildings of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Architectural structures found within Turner County, past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Betts-Shealy House Description An account of the resource photo 1: THE STATE OF THE HOUSE WHEN MIKE, SUE, AND THEIR DAUGHTERS TOURED THE HOUSE. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE MASTRARIO FAMILY, CIRCA JUNE 1992 photo 2: THE INFORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH A SMALL GLIMMER OF THE BACK HALLWAY STAIRS. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE MASTRARIO FAMILY, CIRCA JUNE 1992 Photo 3: THE FRONT STAIRS. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE MASTRARIO FAMILY, CIRCA JUNE 1992 Photo 4: THE DETACHED GUEST HOUSE. SEEN IN THIS PICTURE IS MIKE, DAUGHTER SARAH, AND DAUGHTER SUZI. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE MASTRARIO FAMILY, CIRCA JUNE 1992 To read more of Mike Mastrario's People of Turner County interview: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/21/mike-mastrario/ To read more about the Betts-Shealy House: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/02/21/betts-shealy-house/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 1992 Betts-Shealy House Mike Mastrario N. 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Title A name given to the resource Betts-Shealy House Ashburn Betts-Shealy House https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/bddb0a0261ae650118512b64ae58ef9e.JPG a92473867cc7f222c845fff96743edb2 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/5d17ffda791c43537cf154884c2bf602.JPG 7d043b1384d77d1f3f3784b619de7880 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. 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Title A name given to the resource Betty Shingler, Back in Business Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Atlanta Constitution Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 21, 1993 Clinton Felder Shingler Sr. (1890-1932) Herman Eugene Talmadge Jr. (1942-2014) Leila Elizabeth “Betty” Shingler Talmadge (1923-2005) Robert Talmadge Stella Julian Shingler (1890-1977) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9b291b11dd8296979d92b71e45293fc9.tif ab19dde49ab12ee86b3bdb9caca5b788 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2f723b11588676f89d9cd97945e25daa.tif dae3dda0a06301347870e38e412cfa35 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vintage Postcards Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Big Peanut Monument (vintage postcard) Description An account of the resource Monument to Georgia's number 1 cash crop, located on I-75 in Ashburn, Ga., center of the Peanut Belt. Also, visit the world's largest peanut processing plant located in Ashburn, Ga. 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Title A name given to the resource Big Peanut Rededication Ceremony Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 23, 2023 Description An account of the resource Posed picture: AgGeorgia FarmCredit, Nick Denham, Dan Koehler from the Peanut Commission, Brad Calhoun, David Mathis, Sarah Cook Photo by: Prime Images Media by Caldwell and Associates All American Trucking Ashburn Ashburn Police Department Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Bancorp Finance Barry Dalrymple Big Peanut Monument Brad Calhoun Carroll's Sausage and Country Store David Mathis Nick Denham Perry Funeral Chapel Prime Images Rebecca Robert Caldwell Sarah Mastrario Cook Sercer Fabrications Turner County Arts Council Turner County Farm Bureau Turner County School System Turner County Young Farmers https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/41d66fa191560d1d0d95bbf20ed11553.jpg 902af8f9e272ad2e211179f14af6fe31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Big Peanut Sunset Description An account of the resource Location: Sylvia Drive in Ashburn, Georgia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Juen 13, 2023 Ashburn Big Peanut Monument I-75 Samantha “Sami” Mastrario Sami Mastrario Sunset Sylvia Dr. https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/40168c837940b73c406972fa5859ec52.jpg d8bb64bc6e57bd65163a7d1c149e3d2a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Papers for Turner County Schools (including Ashburn Schools) Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bill form Smith-Hammond Company for English Tests (November 26, 1930) Description An account of the resource Invoice #194 English Tests for Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Silas Marner, and Macbeth totaling $4.87. Pd. with check 1368 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 26, 1930 Ashburn Public Schools C.J. Cheves Smith-Hammond Company https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/e04971a8c656baacd56175fab90a9b3e.jpg f08b06e1274f00f5ae014ea8ceacfbda Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Papers for Turner County Schools (including Ashburn Schools) Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bill from W.A. Murray, Grocer to Ashburn Public Schools (December 1930) Description An account of the resource Bill of $17.57 to Domestic Science Department of the Ashburn Public Schools. Pd. via Check 1361 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 1930 Ashburn Public Schools William A. Murray https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/840394f704a811969faa1b824e074265.jpg 4e34bb4a6712b45954952b866a1ae6c2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vintage Postcards Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bird's Eye View from Turner County Courthouse Postcard Description An account of the resource Buildings of note: The building in the bottom right corner is the Shingler Building, built in 1914. The bottom left building was the second post office but in 1926, became the new location of the Ashburn Bank. The water tower and smokestack are no longer standing but were part of the Betts Lumber Co. Location: 219 E. College Avenue in Ashburn, Georgia Date: 1924 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924 Ashburn Bank Ashburn Commercial Historic District Betts Lumber Co. John Samuel "J.S." Betts (1848-1918) Shingler Building Shingler Hardware Company Turner County Courthouse https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d70c38f755c7ebcaeea10a3b547cc1e5.png 3f6982bc1ffb8663f9907f3cda5d0108 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vintage Postcards Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bird's Eye View of John Samuel "J.S." Betts Lumber Plant Postcard Description An account of the resource Bird's-eye view J.S. Betts' Lumber Plant, Ashburn, Ga. Small "W" insignia in the lower left hand corner. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2173f40f206aaf58dd1defc666744aae.tif e837358b9c1a0e65ce8f983fb344b1ae https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6aeb831fb39a46e084fe9832c1611565.tif aaa4e5fab70abebea354572a2c43cecc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vintage Postcards Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BIRD'S EYE VIEW, Looking South, Ashburn, GA FROM TURNER COUNTY COURTHOUSE (vintage postcard) Description An account of the resource 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 Ashburn, Georgia Ashburn Bank Betts Lumber Co. Turner County Courthouse https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4ea7464a25db8d861ed199de6a3a0214.jpg 90b48d788687337ea130262ee75ead5b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rural Scenes of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Birds Migrating Description An account of the resource Location: Bussey Rd. and Rockhouse Rd. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 18, 2023 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Bussey Rd. Rockhouse Rd. https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/57bb40ddfe3461fda10b954dd3d6d604.jpg 01cad8a6adc786d13f26cb27c436d4c5 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/84ecc9c16c3aeb5d51c3cd677a1e14e5.jpg f69c664bf14f52951e32a9b685e8950b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Prisoner's killing sparks Ashburn racial violence Description An account of the resource Robert Lee Wright Jr. (1963-1985) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Atlanta Constitution Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 1, 1985 Ashburn Freddie James Weston Jr. (1937-2018) John Iverson Youngblood Jr. (1920-2006) Robert Lee Wright Jr. (1963-1985) Turner County Courthouse Turner County Hospital https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6bdcc15c2a7b23a8406ae09adf2df566.jpg de07fc388752f1b2e281baf1cfe5994d https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/16e8f595e16dc32d04db1acd4f758952.jpg 7bb7d45f748f8b77f82168962d0f0987 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/e61b016f1dc71abf892618bf214ac78e.jpg b879d3ea7faae57c16c8ed435d7a0dd0 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/5f39a8f9ebda0640a9c9e077a7433c05.jpg 51147d25684899e198c422044f9cc73c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Voice News Subject The topic of the resource - Supt. Alberson is Insensitive , Unfair to Black Students, Teachers - "I Haven't Threatened Any Black Teachers": Alberson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Georgia Archives Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Black Voice News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 15, 1989 Ashburn Cleatus Hopkins Donnie Larry "Kojack" Barfield Sr. (1937-2001) Freddie James Weston Jr. (1937-2018) James "Jim" H. Applewhite (1944-2025) James Bryant James Burks Jimmy Lanier Alberson (1936-2019) Parents and Citizens Committee for Responsible Government Turner County High School Turner County School System https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8115c263ceb60e24ae09cb6836422fa0.jpg 298e6c62d45929421458d34bf59ff4aa https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ca4fc9ae8ebe67b909c4209e58f6e1cf.jpg b351a65319642891e3b81451201efd5a https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/eb93b8cda64a9479f20117d52fec2eb5.jpg dd29fd7503cd7e3bd39cda264b345909 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buildings of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Architectural structures found within Turner County, past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Blueprints for the House by the Road Subject The topic of the resource Built in 1919 by J.S. Shingler for his son Robert Royal Shingler, the Dennis & Dennis home became a wedding gift when Robert married his distant cousin, Lillian Hughes. In 1926, Lillian transformed the home into a hospitality suite with lodgings and a restaurant for travelers who frequented what would eventually become a new National Highway three years later in 1929. What began as a private residence soon evolved into a renowned tourist home, first opening its doors to paying guests in the fall of 1926. More info about the House by the Road: https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/06/13/house-by-the-road-751-n-main-st-in-ashburn-ga-c-1919/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dennis & Dennis Architect Firm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 7, 1933 Ashburn Dennis & Dennis Architect Firm Highway 41 Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980) Peter E. Dennis (1854-1929) Robert Royal Shingler (1897-1966) The House by the Road