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

Georgia Hill

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

1. Georgia Hill Marker

Inscription. Georgia Hill was the name given to the group of black people who came up to Brevard in the 1920’s from Georgia. Together with Georgia Hill, several smaller neighborhoods (Goose Hollow, Greasy Corner, Hemphill Circle and The Flats) actually made up historic Rosenwald community.

“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 10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. In addition, it is included in the The African American Storyline Project series list.

Location. 35° 14.024′ N, 82° 44.524′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. It is on Mills Avenue north of Hillview Circle, 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: Mr. Ed Killian’s Taxi Stand (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mrs. Annie Bell Killian’s Store (about 300 feet away); Mr. Grady Elliot’s & Make Butler’s Café (about

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300 feet away); Bethel “A” Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church (about 500 feet away); Mountain Lily Lodge/Betsill Barber Shop (about 500 feet away); Henry’s Barber Shop/Green Onion (about 600 feet away); Fire Baptized Holiness Church (about 600 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. Georgia Hill Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

3. Georgia Hill Marker

Historic Rosenwald Community image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

4. Historic Rosenwald Community

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 32 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.