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Airport Dedication in Ashburn envelope
Post office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Feb 19 1933
12PM
Ashburn, GA
Feb 19 1933
12PM
Akin Service Station Garage Postcard
From the Macon Telegraph, December 8, 1943 (page 3):
Ashburn, Ga., Dec. 7- “Henry Grady Smith, age 33, died Saturday at the Tifton hospital from burns he received in a fire which occurred at Akins Filling Station and Garage early Saturday morning…
Ashburn, Ga., Dec. 7- “Henry Grady Smith, age 33, died Saturday at the Tifton hospital from burns he received in a fire which occurred at Akins Filling Station and Garage early Saturday morning…
Albritton Service Station
ALBRITTON SERVICE STATION WAS LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF US HWY 41 S. & DASHER ST. IN SYCAMORE, GA.
To read more from Jack Albritton's People of Turner County interview:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2022/01/17/jack-albritton/
To read more from Jack Albritton's People of Turner County interview:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2022/01/17/jack-albritton/
Alda Street in Ashburn, Ga
Alda Street, although officially considered a street according to the city, is more of an unpaved alleyway that connects Hudson Avenue and James Ave. It was named after Alda Patton Alexander (July 8, 1896 – May 14, 1966), a daughter of John Robert…
Alva R. Denham's building
Georgia Architectural and Historic Properties Survey of East Railroad Ave. [2], U.S. 41, Sycamore, Turner County, Ga., 1981. Two one story commercial brick buildings with flat roofs. Fair condition. Two one story commercial brick buildings with flat…
Amendment to Certificate of Death - Azzie Martin, Turner County
"This girl was employed to cook a chicken supper on the night of Dec. 11, 1937 and according to court investigation the date of her death has not been determined. Her body was found in a lake near town about ninety days later but my opinion is that…
An Obituary Mrs. George T. Betts, c. 1929
"There passed in Atlanta the other day, at the home of her mother, a young woman who had done more perhaps for the women and children of the farms of Georgia than any other - Mrs. George T. Betts [Emily Kate Moyer Betts], of Turner county, widow of…
An Unfortunate Affair. Two Prominent Citizens of Ashburn Engage in Pistol Duel.
A clipping from the Turner County Banner discussing the duel by Col. Jas. H. Pate and W. A. Aultman in front of Citizen's Bank. Fortunately, neither were seriously injured.
Ashburn Aerial Photo
Location: West-facing following Washington Ave/Hwy 112 in Ashburn, GA.
Ashburn Bank donates new park to community
"Ashburn Bank has known great success in its 94 years of service to Ashburn and Turner County. In 94 years, it has prospered and grown even in the face of many economically hard times. All of our progress has been made possible by the community…
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…
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.
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.
Ashburn Bird's Eye View
Now and then, 100 years of differences. Some buildings have been added; some are completely gone. Roofs have changed or have caved in. Power lines and paved streets. It may be sad to see our current state of downtown Ashburn but we like to be…
Ashburn City Jail
This tiny building was once the Ashburn City Jail. Built in 1900, it was nothing more than a holding cell until its prisoners could be released or transferred to a larger facility.
Location: W. College Avenue in Ashburn, Georgia (between the…
Location: W. College Avenue in Ashburn, Georgia (between the…
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…
Ashburn Creamery
Michael Massey: "It is my understanding that it was located next store to the Ice House on College Street across from what is now the Peanut Mill."
Ashburn Elects Youthful Mayor, c. 1932
"Tigner E. Thrasher, 24-year-old Emory University graduate, was elected mayor here in the city election Thursday night on a platform of 'clean politics.' He will be one of the youngest mayors in the state and probably in the country."
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