Brevard in Transylvania County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mr. Jip’s Store
Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025
1. Mr. Jip’s Store Marker
From 1917 to about 1956, the Reverend J.F.W. “Jip” Mills owned and operated a grocery store here. For about five cents each, you could buy sugar, baloney and large bags of candy.
“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 9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the The African American Storyline Project series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 35° 14.126′ N, 82° 44.444′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. It is at the intersection of Mills Avenue and Brown Lane, on the right when traveling north on Mills Avenue. 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: Bethel Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Eliza’s Rooming House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry’s Barber Shop/Green Onion (about 500 feet away); Condrey Sharp Boarding House
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Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025
2. Mr. Jip’s Store Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025
3. Mr. Jip’s Store Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
