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

Bethel “A” Baptist Church

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

1. Bethel “A” Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1919 under the Pastorate of Reverend M.C. Rice and about 4 members of Bethel Baptist Church. The original church was located near the junction of Carver and Oakdale Streets. The present sanctuary was built in 1978 on the site of what was the Fire Baptized Holiness 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 22.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the The African American Storyline Project series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 35° 14.001′ N, 82° 44.453′ 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 north 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: Mr. Grady Elliot’s & Make Butler’s Café (a few steps from this marker); Mrs. Annie Bell Killian’s Store (a few steps

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from this marker); Mr. Ed Killian’s Taxi Stand (within shouting distance of 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry’s Barber Shop/Green Onion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Condrey Sharp Boarding House (about 400 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. Bethel “A” Baptist Church Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

3. Bethel “A” Baptist Church Marker

Bethel “A” Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

4. Bethel “A” Baptist Church

Photographed by Tom Bosse

5. Bethel “A” Baptist Church

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 42 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 28, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.