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

Happy Hollow

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

1. Happy Hollow Marker

Inscription. Located off of Thomas and West Main Street, the housing complex consisting of 10 apartments, were built around 1958. The people were so pleasant that the area became known as “Happy Hollow”. The property was owned by Evelena Brown and built by Leroy Brown.

“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 6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. In addition, it is included in the The African American Storyline Project series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 35° 14.212′ N, 82° 44.492′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. It is at the intersection of Thomas Street and West Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Thomas 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: “Old” Rosenwald School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brevard Rosenwald School (about 400 feet away); Goose Hollow (about 400 feet away);

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Bethel Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); Rosenwald School (about 500 feet away); Mr. Jip’s Store (about 600 feet away); Eliza’s Rooming House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry’s Barber Shop/Green Onion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brevard.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

2. Happy Hollow 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 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.