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monument to Turner County soldiers by American Legion Post 98
Moo-dini
Location: Shepherd Rd., Coverdale, GA
Date: November 29, 2025
Date: November 29, 2025
Moral and Religious, c. 1893
"If you were to write me and ask, 'where can I find a moral, religious place in which to live and educate my children, and at the same time succeed and make a good living,' I would unhesitatingly answer, Ashburn."
Most of Ashburn, Turner County ignore Klan March, Rally
From Mayor Charles B. Perry,
"I was very proud of our city. For the most part, our people literally ignored the klansmen on the streets and at the Tabernacle. Those who were along the parade route I believe were there out of curiosity. Most had…
"I was very proud of our city. For the most part, our people literally ignored the klansmen on the streets and at the Tabernacle. Those who were along the parade route I believe were there out of curiosity. Most had…
Movie Gallery
Location: 235 E Washington Avenue in Ashburn, GA 31714
Mrs. Flora Shingler Cannon
page 7
Flora Shingler Cannon died unexpectedly after an "illness of less than a day."
Flora Shingler Cannon died unexpectedly after an "illness of less than a day."
Mrs. Odom is Given her Son's Awards
Formal Presentation took place Saturday at Turner Field in Albany With All Military Audience.
"At a simple but touching ceremony, Mrs. W.W. Odom, of Ashburn, 54-year-old mother of First Lt. W.W. Odom Jr., a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter pilot, last…
"At a simple but touching ceremony, Mrs. W.W. Odom, of Ashburn, 54-year-old mother of First Lt. W.W. Odom Jr., a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter pilot, last…
Mrs. Robert Shingler's (Lillian Shingler) House by the Road business card
The House by the Road was a popular tourist home located on U.S. Hwy 41 N in Ashburn, Ga. Mrs. Robert Shingler [Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980)] was the manager of the home.
More info about the House by the…
More info about the House by the…
Mrs. Scott Writes Letter to Son in Germany
Ashburn, GA
Feb. 25, 1944
To My Son First Lt. Jack Austin Scott O-736383, A Prisoner Somewher bin Germany:
Dear Son:
Tonight I am banking my faith for you in God, Red Cross and yourself. Faith that God will watch over you physically, that the…
Feb. 25, 1944
To My Son First Lt. Jack Austin Scott O-736383, A Prisoner Somewher bin Germany:
Dear Son:
Tonight I am banking my faith for you in God, Red Cross and yourself. Faith that God will watch over you physically, that the…
Mrs. Shingler of Ashburn Dies at 85
page 28
Mrs. Shingler suffered three heart attacks before her death.
Mrs. Shingler suffered three heart attacks before her death.
Mrs. Smith's Lantern Burned for 80 Years
"She had no children, so she adopted Ashburn and Turner County."
Mrs. Turner Wins Special Election
by Austin Saxon
"Mrs. Shirley Turner became the first woman ever to earn a place on the Ashburn City Council Thursday as she narrowly defeated William I. (Bill) Posey in a special election to fill a vacancy in Post No. 4."
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Mrs. Turner who is…
"Mrs. Shirley Turner became the first woman ever to earn a place on the Ashburn City Council Thursday as she narrowly defeated William I. (Bill) Posey in a special election to fill a vacancy in Post No. 4."
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Mrs. Turner who is…
MURRAY-RAINES HARDWARE CO. envelope
Envelope for Murray-Raines Hardware Co. addressed to J.D. Weed & Co. in Savannah, GA.
N-831 MOSS COVERED OAK TREES SHADING A SOUTHERN HIGHWAY - GREETINGS FROM ASHBURN, GA. (vintage postcard)
E-4832
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Tues. Feb. 15,, 1944
Hi there- we spent the night in Sylvester, Ga. last night and drove over here this morning. It rained all day yesterday but the sun is out bright today- it is cool tho. We will spend the night in Sylvester…
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Tues. Feb. 15,, 1944
Hi there- we spent the night in Sylvester, Ga. last night and drove over here this morning. It rained all day yesterday but the sun is out bright today- it is cool tho. We will spend the night in Sylvester…
Nazi POWs in Georgia to Leave After Harvest
page 7
Specifically mentions that the Ashburn POW camp had 250 prisoners.
Specifically mentions that the Ashburn POW camp had 250 prisoners.