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

Fire Baptized Holiness Church

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

1. Fire Baptized Holiness Church Marker

Inscription. The Fire Baptized Holiness Church, founded in 1919 under the Pastorate of Reverend Ella Adams, was a log cabin, the last such church building in the area. The cabin has been torn down for a number of years. It was located on Oakdale Street, near the entrance to Bethel “A” Baptist Church.

“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 23.)

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 1919.

Location. 35° 13.971′ N, 82° 44.419′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. It is at the intersection of Oakdale Street and Jenkins Row, on the right when traveling west on Oakdale 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: Bethel “A” Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. Grady Elliot’s & Make Butler’s Café (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mrs. Annie Bell Killian’s Store (about 300 feet away); Mr. Ed Killian’s Taxi Stand (about 300 feet away); Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church (about 400 feet away); Mountain Lily Lodge/Betsill Barber Shop (about 400 feet away); Henry’s Barber Shop/Green Onion (about 400 feet away); Condrey Sharp Boarding House (about 500 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 about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

2. Fire Baptized Holiness Church Marker

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 47 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.