Brevard in Transylvania County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Transylvania County Courthouse
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
1. Transylvania County Courthouse Marker
Built in 1866-wood frame building
Brick Courthouse and County Jail
Begun in 1879 and completed in 1881
Courthouse expanded and
New jail constructed in 1920.
Courthouse and Jail Building
Renovated in 1983 retaining Aesthetic
And Historic Significance
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 35° 14.03′ N, 82° 44.037′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. Marker is at the intersection of E Main Street (U.S. 276) and E .Main St & N .Broad St (U.S. 276&64) on E Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brevard NC 28712, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tree Planted in Memory of George Washington (a few steps from this marker); In Honor and Memory (a few steps from this marker); McMinn Building (within shouting distance of this marker); "Moms" Mabley (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); College Stone Wall and Gate (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Philip's Parish (approx. ¼ mile away); The Weaver College Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Weaver College Bell Tower (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brevard.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
2. Transylvania County Courthouse
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
3. Transylvania County Courthouse
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
4. National Register of Historic Places Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
5. Transylvania County Courthouse Clock
Tower Clock
Purchased through Donations from the citizens of Transylvania County under the Auspices of the Transylvania County Historic Properties Commission.
December, 1984
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
6. Court house clock
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,180 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on October 16, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
