North Augusta in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Carrsville
This African-American community was established in 1930 after two floods on the Savannah River washed away most of the town of Hamburg. That town had become a predominantly African-American community after the Civil War. Carrsville was most likely named for Charles W. Carr of the American Red Cross or for William Carpenter, an African-American businessman, both of whom gave lots for new homes here to families displaced by the flooding.
Erected 2014 by Sponsored by the Heritage Council of North Augusta. (Marker Number 2 56.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Disasters • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 33° 29.185′ N, 81° 57.47′ W. Marker is in North Augusta, South Carolina, in Aiken County. Marker is at the intersection of Barton Road and Boylan Street, on the right when traveling south on Barton Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 Barton Road, North Augusta SC 29841, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hamburg Massacre (here, next to this marker); Providence Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamburg (approx. 0.6 miles away); Western Terminus South Carolina Railroad (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 0.7 miles away in Georgia); Great Indian Warrior / Trading Path (approx. 0.7 miles away in Georgia); De Soto In Georgia (approx. 0.7 miles away in Georgia); Founding of Augusta (approx. 0.7 miles away in Georgia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Augusta.
Also see . . .
1. Carrsville. (Submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
2. Hamburg-Carrsville African American Heritage District. (Submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.