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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.

Tags: Charles V. Perry (1912-1988), First Baptist Church, John D. Raines (1904-1975), Jones Lanneau (1910-1965), Olin P. Stewart (1900-1893), Rhodes E. Blue (1907-1981), W.E. "Buck" Leverette (1907-1989)

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.

Tags: First Baptist Church

The House by the Road Recipe - Banana Bread

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/

Tags: Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980), The House by the Road

The House by the Road Recipe - Sweet Sandwich

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/

Tags: Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980), The House by the Road

The House by the Road Recipe - Sweet Potato Souffle

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/

Tags: Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980), The House by the Road

The House by the Road Recipe - Biscuits

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/

Tags: Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980), The House by the Road

The House by the Road Recipe - Coconut Pie

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/

Tags: Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980), The House by the Road

From Sawdust to Sanctuary: 1889-1976

Ashburn Methodist Church

Tags: Alma Jessup Comer (1881-1948), Annelle Frances Thrasher Murphy (9/12/1897 - 6/3/1987), Annie Haynie Story (1911-1997), Arthur Riddick Smith (1886-1975), Ashburn Methodist Church, Aurena Emmie Josephine Evans Burgess (7/22/1880 - 3/2/1974), Austin A Saxon Jr (1927 - 2/3/2001), Bessie Lawrence, Beverly North, Bill Greer Monroe (1915-1989), Callie Killebrew, Carolyn Elizabeth "Carrie" Green McLendon (1849-1932), Cecil Adair, Clarence Emmett "C.E." Thrasher (1875-1946), David M. Harp, Dennis & Dennis Architect Firm, Dock Henry Rose (1878-1947), Donald M. Dasher (1919-1988), Dr. Christopher C. Goss (1913-2003), Dr. Julian Cicero "Jack" Greene (1928-2017), E.B. Judge, Edwin A. Rogers (1881-1954), Elihue James Hodge (1837-1915), Elizabeth Sharpe Zorn (1913-1986), Ella Bohannon Evans (1852-1910), Elmira Josephine Bohannon Betts (5/22/1858 - 9/27/1907), Emily Clyde McKenzie Reyher (1912-1994), Emma Shipman Baldwin Shingler (11/19/1867-8/13/1953), Enos F. Knowles (1887-1975), F.E. Hudson, Florence Baxter, Frank H. Criswell (1906-1992), G.W. Stubbs, George Sterling Evans (1872-1903), George W. Smith Jr. (1920-1945), Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie (2/10/1885-2/25/1958), Gwen Goss Kaye, H.H. Averett, H.L. Dixon, H.S. Dixon, Hazel Turner Kerns (1895-1968), Helen Jordan, Henry A. "Bo" Miller Jr. (1933-2020), Henry James “Pok” McKenzie (1922-1992), Hudson Avenue, Ida Judge, J.C. Roberts, J.H. Porcher, Jack Webb Zorn (1913-1986), James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943), Jessie C. Hickman, Joe Lawrence (1858-1939), John A. Holloway Jr. (1922-1999), John Goss, John Henry Gilmore (12/20/1851 - 9/6/1920), John Hilliard Johnston Sr. (1919-1988), John J. Story Jr. (1921-1944), John Jackson Story (1882-1959), John Lamkin "J.L." Evans (1874-1934), John Robert Launius (1889-1974), John Samuel "J.S." Betts (1848-1918), John West Evans (1844-1904), Joseph T. McLendon Sr. (1846-1926), Josephine Evans Miller (1901-1981), Kathleen Thrasher Clark (1892-1970), Keenan P. Baker (1885-1942), L.C. Killebrew, Lamont Street, Larry Lambert (1941-2008), Lawrence R. Judge, Louise Shingler Cannon (1908-1993), Lucius Bedell Griffin (1910-1999), Lula Hodge, Madison Avenue, Maggie Hall Lawrence (1860-1933), Main Street, Margaret Hursey, Marion Tharpe, Mary "May" Jenkins Betts (1863-1931), Maurice Grahl, Morgan Sabb Cantey (1864-1921), Mrs. E.E. Judge, Mrs. Georgia Evans, Mrs. J.L. Evans, Mrs. M.S. Cantey, Mrs. Mattie Matthews, Nellie C. Boland (1910-1966), Netta Dayton Jacobs Shingler (1893-1989), Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971), Ollie Clyde Hughes Reinhardt (1887-1955), Olynthus C. Turner (1898-1976), Orren H. Lay (1851-1891), Ouida Hodge, Peter E. Dennis (1854-1929), Rainey Street, Ralph Reginald Cox (1894-1968), Rev. C.H. McCord, Rev. C.T. Bickley, Rev. H.P. Myers, Rev. J.C. Flanders, Rev. J.H. Taylor, Rev. J.J. Williams, Rev. J.M. Glenn, Rev. J.O.A. Cook, Rev. P.H. Crumpler, Rev. R. E. Towson, Rev. R.M. Booth, Rev. Tom Christian, Rhoda Van Buskirk Story (1890-1982), Robert "Bob" P. Adamson, Robert Edward Lee Betts (1867 - 1934), Robert Payne Fain (1860-1921), Robert Royal Shingler (1897-1966), Roy Marion Sumner Jr. (1920-1942), T.F. Britt, Thomas A. Judge (1872-1946), Thomas Evans "Buddy" Kennedy Jr. (1911-1986), Victoria Evans, W.C. Bass, W.F. Hixon, Wilburn Speight, William A. Long, William A. Shingler (1859-1922), William D. Alexander Jr. (1923-1997), William Killen Jenkins (1866-1945), William W. Odom Jr. (1919-1943), William Warren Ashburn (1838-1906), Willie Frances Rowan Goss (1914-2001), Woodrow W Faircloth (1912-1994), Youlie C. Killibrew, Zula Anna Blackwell Cantey (1866-1957)

Mrs. Ella Evans passes away

Tags: Aurena Emmie Josephine Evans Burgess (7/22/1880 - 3/2/1974), Ella Bohannon Evans (1852-1910), Ella Mae Evans Rogers (1884-1983), Evans Realty Company, J.S. Betts & Co., John Lamkin "J.L." Evans (1874-1934), John West Evans (1844-1904), Samuel James Evans (1888-1974), The Turner County Banner, Victoria Evans

Marriage License for G.C. Mckenzie and Clyde Shingler

Tags: Beverly Clyde Shingler McKenzie (1887-1934), Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie (2/10/1885-2/25/1958), W.A. Greer

20 Famous Cranberry Dishes from famous American Eating Places - Cranberry Chiffon Pie (House by the Road)

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…

Tags: Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980), The House by the Road

Don't Forget Your Ashburn, Ga. Friends

Script:
Yes it is hot in Ashburn I am a thinking of papa and mama to night I if & could see your all would be glad. wish you could come & have some good times but think of my papa & mama.
E.T.G

Addressed to:
Mr. S.E. Wright
Acworth, GA
Rt.…

Smith's Restaurant - Main Street - Ashburn GA

2-T-394

Tags: Main Street, Smith's Cafe

I am Here at Ashburn, Ga. - Wish You Were Here Too (vintage postcard)

Script:
Helo Papa how are you I am all OK and hope you are the Same I would've written you sooner but I have been so busy & haven't had time.
Homer

Addressed to:
Mr. S.E. Wright
Acworth GA
Rt. #3

Post Office Stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Sept 2,…

Death Closes Career of Hon. J.S. Shingler

Tags: A.S. Bussey, Alex Steele, Ashburn City Council, Ashburn Methodist Church, Ashburn Oil Mills, Beverly Clyde Shingler McKenzie (1887-1934), Beverly Monroe, Bill Greer Monroe (1915-1989), Carl Cannon (7/5/1898 - 11/18/1973), Catherine Monroe, Charles Baldwin Shingler, Clinton Felder Shingler Sr. (1890-1932), E.R. Smith, Emma Shipman Baldwin Shingler (11/19/1867-8/13/1953), Eudora Henderson Shingler Thrasher, Flora Shingler Cannon, Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad, Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie (2/10/1885-2/25/1958), Harry H. Rose (1908-1950), Henry James “Pok” McKenzie (1922-1992), Herbert Ives Shinger II (1918-1959), Herman Eugene Talmadge Jr. (1942-2014), Hezekiah Wesley Bussey Jr. (1883-1961), J.S. Shingler Naval Stores Co., James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943), James Simon Shingler II, Joe Lawrence (1858-1939), John Samuel "J.S." Betts (1848-1918), John West Evans (1844-1904), Julia Shingler, Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980), Louise Shingler Cannon (1908-1993), Netta Dayton Jacobs Shingler (1893-1989), Red Pebble Farm, Robert Royal Shingler (1897-1966), Shingler & Baldwin, Shingler & Lawrence, Shingler-McKenzie Hardware Company, Sparrow's Nest, Stella Julian Shingler (1890-1977), The Wiregrass Farmer, Thomas John Shingler (1864-1934), Turner County Bank, Virginia Sue McKenzie, W.B. Dasher, Walter M. Huckabee (1901-1984), William Monroe

Turner County Saddened by C.E. Thrasher's Death

Tags: Annie Lou Thrasher Thomas (1906-1989), Ashburn Bank, Ashburn Creamery, Ashburn Methodist Church, Clarence Emmett "C.E." Thrasher (1875-1946), Cow Hog and Hen Program, Eudora Henderson Shingler Thrasher, Grace Elizabeth Harwell Thrasher (1876-1942), Nellie Thrasher (1879-1961), Tigner E. Thrasher (1908-1980)

Parade (Sept . 1965)

Tags: Gordon Street, Jenkins Insurance Company, Quality Foods, Turner County Shrine Club

Victoria Evans Memorial Library

This is a photo of the Victoria Evans Memorial Library when it was located at what is now the Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce (238 E. College Avenue, Ashburn, GA 31714).

Although the date is unknown for the photo, we can date it before…

Tags: Madge Rouse, Victoria Evans Memorial Library

The Wiregrass Farmer

located on Gordon Street in Ashburn, GA

Tags: Brenda's Beauty Salon, The Wiregrass Farmer

Thanksgiving Service at Baptist Church

Tags: First Baptist Church

Ashburn Train Depot

Tags: Ashburn Depot

Ashburn High School Basketball Team (portrait)

Tags: Ashburn High School

Ashburn Bank Matchbook cover

Ashburn Bank Matchbook cover

Tags: Ashburn Bank

Ashburn Bank Check

Tags: Ashburn Bank

Arthur Self and wife Annie with Ben Crosby by Buggy (portrait)

Tags: Annie Self, Arthur Self, Ben Crosby

Airport Dedication in Ashburn envelope

Post office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Feb 19 1933
12PM

Welcome to Ashburn Brochure

Tags: Albritton's Auto, American Living Systems, American Living Systems Inc., Ashburn Bank, Ashburn Conver-Care Nursing Home, Ashburn Motor Inn, Ashburn Turner County Chamber, Aultman-Carter Systems Inc., Barbee Welding & Machine Shop, Barnes Electric, Belflower's Equipment and Machine Works, Citizens Bank of Ashburn, Coats & Clark Inc., Coley Farm Services Inc., Collector's Corner, Cornerstone Manufacturing Company, Day & Nite Grocery, Downtown Development Authority, Drillers Service Inc., Elliott's Jewelry, Ewing Buick Company, Farmers Mutual Exchange, First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Turner County, General Telephone Company, Georgia Power, Gold Kist Peanuts, Gray Distribution Service, Harrells Machine Shop, Hobby's, Honey Bear Restaurant, Irwin County Electric Membership Co-op (Irwin EMC), J&M Printing Company, Jenkins Insurance Company, King Gin and Warehouse, Lakeview Inn & Campground, LaSalle Deitch, M&W Sportwear Inc., Mi-Lady Shoppe, Murphee Welding & Machine, One Stop Denham, Perry Funeral Chapel, Quality Motel, Raines Insurance Agency Inc., Sconyers Gin & Warehouse, Scotty Company, Shipp's Funeral Home, Storer Cable TV, Sunbelt Wood Components, Sycamore Feed Grain & Elevator Co., The Wiregrass Farmer, Three L.P. Gas Distributors, Tide Products, Triangle Chemical Company, Turner County Development Authority, Turner County Motor Company, Turner County Stockyards, United Refrigeration, WBT Farm Service, Weyerhaeuser Company, Williams Peanut Company, WMES Radio, Wright Carriage Co.

City Light and Water Plant, Ashburn Oil Mill in Distance, Ashburn, Ga. (vintage postcard)

Script:
How are you enjoying life In New York town
I am now stationed at Rebecca, GA about 14 miles from Ashburn Ga
Very Respectfully
John B Cason
6/19/14

Addressed To:
Mrs. Jennie Reddall
277-W-11 Street
New York City, USA

Post…

Tags: Ashburn Oil Mills, City Light and Water Plant

The Citizen's Bank of Ashburn matchbook cover

Tags: Citizens Bank of Ashburn

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