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

Eliza’s Rooming House

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

1. Eliza’s Rooming House Marker

Inscription. Eliza “Mother Liza” Cunningham operated Eliza’s Rooming House for many out of town workers. To get to the two story frame house, you would travel down Carver Street to the first deep curve, before heading up the hill on a dirt and gravel road.

“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 28.)

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.

Location. 35° 14.048′ N, 82° 44.404′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. It is at the intersection of Carver Street and Cunningham Drive, 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: Condrey Sharp Boarding House (here, next to this marker); Henry’s Barber Shop/Green Onion (a few steps from this marker); Mountain Lily Lodge/Betsill Barber Shop

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. Grady Elliot’s & Make Butler’s Café (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bethel “A” Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Mrs. Annie Bell Killian’s Store (about 400 feet away); Mr. Ed Killian’s Taxi Stand (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brevard.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

2. Eliza’s Rooming House Marker

Marker is on the 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 40 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.