Talbot is an unincorporated community in Hickory Grove Township, Benton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

The town of Talbot was laid out by Ezekiel M. Talbot[4] (chief engineer of the LM&B Railroad) and his wife Marietta on February 18, 1873, the plat consisting of 71 lots.

[5] In the 1920s, Talbot had a population of about 200, plus a Methodist church, grain elevator, grade school and eight to ten businesses.

[6] A post office was established at Talbot in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1995.

[7] Talbot is located at 40°30′19″N 87°27′15″W / 40.50528°N 87.45417°W / 40.50528; -87.45417 in Hickory Grove Township and is surrounded by open, fertile farmland.