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Why visit Ashburn
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 10 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Turner County Courthouse and Turner County Jail.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Ashburn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ashburn
The city of Ashburn is the county seat of Turner County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020, its population was 4,291. Ashburn's government is classified as a council/manager form of municipal government.
From the Wikipedia article Ashburn, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Turner County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic county courthouse in Ashburn, Georgia
Turner County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Prison in Ashburn, Georgia, United States
Restaurants and cafes10
Pancho's Cantina & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
840 Shoney's Drive, Ashburn
Su-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
105 Whittle Circle, Ashburn
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship2
History
The town of Marion was founded in 1888, and changed its name to Ashburn when it was incorporated in 1890. Ashburn was designated seat of Turner County when it was established in 1905. The community was named after W. W. Ashburn, a pioneer citizen.
From the History section of Ashburn, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Ashburn
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 36°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 46°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 61°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 65°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 54°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 39°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ashburn 3 Ene (2 mi away), rain and snow from Crisp Co Pwr Dam, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Turner County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-14: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sylvester Airport (SYV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Sycamore 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Arabi 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Sylvester 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Tifton 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Albany 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Moultrie 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Americus 42 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Adel 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Douglas 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Perry 53 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ashburn City Hall SE corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Perry Funeral Home, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turner County Jail, Ashburn, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ashburn Turner County Chamber of Commerce, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J.S. Shingler Bldg (East face), McLendon St, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Courthouse Annex, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turner County Courthouse, south side, Ashburn, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Street clock, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia State Route 159SB end, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic commercial building, College Ave, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- J.S. Shingler Bldg (SE face), McLendon St, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic commercial buildings, College Ave, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sycamore Lodge No 210, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N Main St House (US41), Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchell Stewart Hardware Co Bldg, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McKenzie Bldg, College Ave, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ashburn City Hall Plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ashburn City Hall SW corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keith-A-Que, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ashburn Municipal Court, Ashburn, Georgia, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N Main St House, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CareConnect, Family Care and Pediatrics, Ashburn, Georgia, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ashburn commercial HD, Main st, Ashburn, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dollar General, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fred's, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old two story building, US41 Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Methodist Church, Ashburn, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turner County Chamber of Commerce, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Turner County Courthouse grounds Ypsilanti Marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Turner County Courthouse from SE corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Memorial in front of Turner County Courthouse, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crime and Punishment Museum, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Turner County Historical Marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Turner County Courthouse from SW corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Turner County Courthouse from opposite corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Turner County Special Services School (SW corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turner County Special Services School (West face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Miles Wilsey house, near Fitzgerald, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry T. Elrod Welcome Center, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
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