title: Carson, Mississippi
text: # Carson, Mississippi
  
  Carson is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, United States. Carson is located on Mississippi Highway 42, 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Prentiss. Carson has a post office with ZIP code 39427.
  
  ## History
  
  Carson was located in Covington County prior to the creation of Jefferson Davis County. A post office first opened under the name Carson in 1900. Carson is located on the former Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and was once home to six general stores, two sawmills, and multiple lumber camps.
  
  ## Notable person
  
  * Billy Harvey, member of the Mississippi State Senate from 1988 to 2006
  