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If you travel around enough you're sure to encounter some really nutty sites, but none as tasty looking at the giant peanut that sits atop the monument to this noble nut, Georgia's official state crop. It was built in 1975 and dedicated to Nora L.…

Sample of a type of postcard that could be purchased.

Sample of a type of postcard that could be purchased.

Located at what is now known as Tom Whitsett Park, the pool has since closed and been filled in.

The white building in the back was Britt's Grocery.

Envelope for Murray-Raines Hardware Co. addressed to J.D. Weed & Co. in Savannah, GA.

GEORGIA NORTHERN
No. 14
Type: FTA
Builder/Date: Electro Motive, 1944
Location/Date: Ashburn, GA Feb 9, 1969

Jan. 29 1912.

Messrs. Farrar Lumber Co.
Bainbridge, Ga.

Gentlemen:

Replying to your letter of the 27th, we have no siding, Flooring or Shingles to offer at the immediate moment.

Very truly yours,
George T. Betts
Sec. & Treas.

Script:
Having a fine time. Come to Hatley, GA
Shall expect you Tuesday sure. Saw [illegible] children at the Depot in C- Rose also missed connections. So am with Rose she was the cause.
Belle

Addressed to:
Mrs. Maude Burk
Warwick,…

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…

Compliments of Woody Ansley
Seed- Feed - Fertilizer - Insecticides
Griffin Warehouse Seed Store
Ashburn, GA
Phone 95
Sycamore, GA
Phone 220

Post Office Stamp:
Ashburn, GA
May 16, 1938
1 PM

compliments of
Southland Manufacturing Company
Manufacturers of cotton seed products
peanuts and fertilizers
ASHBURN, GA.

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/

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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…

1910-1960

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

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