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Discover Turner County, Georgia: Historical Significance and Community Overview

Turner County, established on August 18, 1905, is a rich tapestry of history and community life in Georgia. Named after Confederate Captain Henry Gray Turner, it features Ashburn as its county seat, along with smaller communities like Amboy, Coverdale, Dakota, and Inaha. Bordered by Irwin, Dooly, Worth, and Wilcox counties, the county boasts a diverse demographic, with a racial makeup of 55.9% White, 41% Black, and 2.6% Hispanic residents. With an accessible dropout rate and a unique blend of historical landmarks, Turner County is both a place of significance and a thriving community.

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Discover Turner County, Georgia: Historical Significance and Community Overview

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  1. Turner County

  2. County Seat : Ashburn

  3. Major Highways

  4. Bordering Counties

  5. History • Formed August 18, 1905

  6. Incorporated Communities • Includes Ashburn(county seat), Amboy, Coverdale, Dakota, and Inaha

  7. History • 143rd county in GA. Named after Henry Gray Turner, a Confederate Army Captain. • It was formed from parts of Irwin, Dooly, Worth, and Wilcox counties.

  8. Points of Interest 1

  9. Points of Interest 2

  10. Points of Interest 3

  11. Racial Makeup • White- 55.9% • Black-41% • Hispanic-2.6% • Other-1.8%

  12. Dropout Rate • Turner county- 7% • US- 4.4%

  13. Physicians and hospital beds

  14. 2004 index crime rate

  15. Violent Crimes and Property Crimes

  16. Population Registered to Vote

  17. Amount of people who voted in the 2000, 2004, or 2008 Election

  18. Area in Square Miles

  19. Population

  20. Include a minimum of 5 additional pictures with detailed descriptions. The pictures could be of landmarks, buildings, parks, physical features, etc. Pictures can be found on the Internet.

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