Carsonville

The Act of 1796 established the Creek Indian Reservation on the Flint River, in what was later to become Talbot County. President George Washington appointed Benjamin Hawkins the Indian Agent, and he settled in the area in 1803. The reservation & Agency soon attracted other settlers.  Well known for his decent, just and humane treatment of his charges, and as a generous & hospitable host, Benjamin Hawkins developed a prosperous plantation before his death in 1816. Visitors from far and near came to call, often stopping there as they proceeded across the Creek Nation.  John & Robert Carson were early settlers to the area, arriving around 1835 or earlier. Carsonville was named for the two brothers.  Carsonville’s first postmaster was William A. Skellie, appointed in 1839, followed by Robert Carson, George W. Davis, Henry H. Mangham and William S. Wallace. The post office there was discontinued March 1855.  On January 15, 1852, the Carsonville area was included in the portion of Talbot County  given for the formation of Taylor County.

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