Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, we explore the hidden Carsonville Cemetery, a forgotten burial ground in Taylor County, Georgia (formerly Talbot County). This cemetery, once the site of the Carsonville Methodist Episcopal Meeting House, holds the graves of plantation families, community leaders, enslaved individuals, and others whose stories have been long overlooked. The church once stood here on land deeded by Robert Carson in 1842, but it was torn down in 1925 due to lack of use.
As we walk through the cemetery, we encounter the graves of James Bivins, Elizabeth Carson, Robert M. Carson, Isabella McGough Carson (born 1764!), and more. Many of these graves date back to the 1800s and offer a glimpse into Carsonville’s history.
We also show what we mistakenly called the "meeting house"—a nearby structure actually known as the Scandrett House—built in the mid-1800s. Though it’s only a brief part of this video, the house adds to the story of Carsonville's plantation-era history.
This video is a respectful look at a nearly forgotten cemetery, blending personal exploration with a glimpse into the larger history of this corner of Georgia.
If you enjoy this video and our work documenting forgotten history, please consider supporting us. Adventures Into Preservation is dedicated to restoring historic sites, documenting lost cemeteries, and preserving the stories of the past. Learn more at youtube.com/@TheRandomAdventuresChannel
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In this video, we explore the hidden Carsonville Cemetery, a forgotten burial ground in Taylor County, Georgia (formerly Talbot County). This cemetery, once the site of the Carsonville Methodist Episcopal Meeting House, holds the graves of plantation families, community leaders, enslaved individuals, and others whose stories have been long overlooked. The church once stood here on land deeded by Robert Carson in 1842, but it was torn down in 1925 due to lack of use.
As we walk through the cemetery, we encounter the graves of James Bivins, Elizabeth Carson, Robert M. Carson, Isabella McGough Carson (born 1764!), and more. Many of these graves date back to the 1800s and offer a glimpse into Carsonville’s history.
We also show what we mistakenly called the "meeting house"—a nearby structure actually known as the Scandrett House—built in the mid-1800s. Though it’s only a brief part of this video, the house adds to the story of Carsonville's plantation-era history.
This video is a respectful look at a nearly forgotten cemetery, blending personal exploration with a glimpse into the larger history of this corner of Georgia.
If you enjoy this video and our work documenting forgotten history, please consider supporting us. Adventures Into Preservation is dedicated to restoring historic sites, documenting lost cemeteries, and preserving the stories of the past. Learn more at youtube.com/@TheRandomAdventuresChannel
Tip Jar: paypal.me/rwrightphotography
