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

Mountain Lily Lodge/Betsill Barber Shop

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

1. Mountain Lily Lodge / Betsill Barber Shop Marker

Inscription. On or about 1905, the Masons were organized under the name Mountain Lily Lodge 117. The members later joined the Odd Fellows, in securing the lodge hall building. The Lodge was located on the second floor of the two story building, while Victor Betsill’s Barber Shop occupied the ground floor.

“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 26.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the The African American Storyline Project series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 35° 14.033′ N, 82° 44.424′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. It is on Carver Street north of Jordan Lane, on the left when traveling north. 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: Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church (a few steps from this marker); Henry’s Barber Shop/Green Onion (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Eliza’s Rooming House (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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brevard.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

2. Mountain Lily Lodge / Betsill Barber Shop Marker

Marker on right.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

3. Mountain Lily Lodge / Betsill Barber Shop Marker

Marker on right.

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 47 times since then and 20 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.