Brevard in Transylvania County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Jim Aiken’s/Moms Mableys Home Place

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

1. Jim Aiken’s / Moms Mableys Home Place Marker

Inscription. James “Jim” P. Aiken and his wife, Mary, had a daughter known to the world as "Moms Mabley." Loretta (Moms) was well known on stage, screen and television.

At the time of Jim Aiken’s death, he owned a total of six houses, was a prominent black businessman and was the only black fireman in Brevard, NC.

“The African American Storyline Project” (A Transylvania Citizen’s Improvement Organization and Morning Glory Inspirations collaborative initiative)

Erected by Transylvania Citizen’s Improvement Organization and Morning Glory Inspirations. (Marker Number 30.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the The African American Storyline Project series list.

Location. 35° 14.073′ N, 82° 44.32′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. It is at the intersection of South Oaklawn Avenue and Fortune Lane, on the left when traveling north on South Oaklawn Avenue. 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: Brick-Framed Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Condrey Sharp Boarding House (about 400 feet away); Eliza’s Rooming House (about 400 feet away); Henry’s Barber Shop/Green Onion (about 500 feet away); Mountain Lily Lodge/Betsill Barber Shop (about 600 feet away); Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church (about 600 feet away); Mr. Jip’s Store (about 700 feet away); Bethel Baptist Church (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brevard.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

2. Jim Aiken’s / Moms Mableys Home Place Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

3. Jim Aiken’s / Moms Mableys Home Place Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.