[1] It lies on the southeast side of the James River floodplain, approximately 3.5 miles east of U.S. Route 65 in east Springfield.
The community lies at the intersection of Routes D and J near the confluence of Turner Creek with the James River.
[2][3] A post office called Turners has been in operation since 1889.
[4] The community carries the surname of an original owner of the site.
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