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

Mr. Grady Elliot’s & Make Butler’s Café

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

1. Mr. Grady Elliot’s & Make Butler’s Café Marker

Inscription. This café was first operated by Mr. Mack Butler and later by Mr. Grady Elliot in the 1940’s and early 1950’s. The frame building was located across the street from Bethel “A” Baptist Church.

“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 24.)

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

Location. 35° 14.008′ N, 82° 44.458′ 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 distance of this marker: Mrs. Annie Bell Killian’s Store (here, next to this marker); Bethel “A” Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Mr. Ed Killian’s Taxi Stand (a few steps from this marker); Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church

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(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); Henry’s Barber Shop/Green Onion (about 300 feet away); Georgia Hill (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. Mr. Grady Elliot’s & Make Butler’s Café Marker

Marker is on the right.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

3. Mr. Grady Elliot’s & Make Butler’s Café Marker

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 36 times since then and 8 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.