History:

Taylorsville was established on The Gulf and Ship Island Railroad in 1900. The site was selected by an employee of the railroad. The post office was originally located about five miles away in Old Taylorsville, then was moved to New Taylorsville. Above is a photo of the old Taylorsville Depot. This established the present location of the town. Old Stringer Hotel built early in the town's history, burned in 1946.Stringer Hotel The town Taylorsville was founded as a result of an extensive pine forest that grew in the county and surrounding area. As lumber was very plentiful there, new businesses and homes both were rapidly built. Today the lumber industry is a vital part of the town's economy. A branch plant of Georgia Pacific is now located in Taylorsville.