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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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. Ό mile away); St. Philip's Parish (approx. Ό mile away); Brick-Framed Home (approx. Ό mile away); Jim Aikens/Moms Mableys Home Place (approx. Ό mile 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
Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025
7. Transylvania County Courthouse Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025
8. Transylvania County Courthouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,411 times since then and 24 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. 7, 8. submitted on October 29, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
