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

Mrs. Annie Bell Killian’s Store

Photographed by Tom Bosse

1. Mrs. Annie Bell Killian’s Store Marker

Inscription. During segregation days, numerous businesses and enterprises were located in Rosenwald. Mrs. Annie Bell Killian operated a popular grocery store from 1935 to 1960. The store’s location was just across the street from Bethel “A” Baptist Church. Mr. Frank Killian was the store keeper and building contractor. Other grocery store operators included” Dorothy Hill, Jip Mills, Mattie Pierce and Sherman Crite, Jr.

“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 21.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the The African American Storyline Project series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 35° 14.007′ N, 82° 44.463′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. It is at the intersection of Carver Street and Oakdale Street, on the right when traveling south on Carver 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

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distance of this marker: Mr. Grady Elliot’s & Make Butler’s Café (here, next to this marker); Mr. Ed Killian’s Taxi Stand (a few steps from this marker); Bethel “A” Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mountain Lily Lodge/Betsill Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Baptized Holiness Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgia Hill (about 300 feet away); Henry’s Barber Shop/Green Onion (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brevard.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mary C. Jenkins Community Center (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

2. Mrs. Annie Bell Killian’s Store Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

3. Mrs. Annie Bell Killian’s Store Marker

Marker is in the middle.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.