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

Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

1. Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker

Inscription. In 1896, a frame structured building was erected for this church. The site was a lot located beside the current Masonic Lodge Building. In 1954, the church was torn down because of its deteriorating condition.

“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 25.)

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 1896.

Location. 35° 14.029′ N, 82° 44.429′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. It is at the intersection of Carver Street and Jordan Lane, on the left 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: Mountain Lily Lodge/Betsill Barber Shop (a few steps from this marker); Henry’s Barber Shop/Green Onion (within shouting distance of this marker); Eliza’s Rooming House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Condrey Sharp Boarding House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. Grady Elliot’s & Make Butler’s Café (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethel “A” Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. Annie Bell Killian’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. Ed Killian’s Taxi Stand (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brevard.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

2. Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker

Marker on left.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

3. Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker

Marker on left.

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 30 times since then and 9 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.