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

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Mary C. Jenkins Community Center

1. Wanted: Mary C. Jenkins Community Center Marker Photo

Inscription. Opening in 1952 against the backdrop of segregation, the MCJCC has been a vital part of historic Rosenwald for 60+ years. It became the hub of entertainment, activity and fellowship for the black community. Mary B. Kilgore imagined this central gathering place. Her idea was embraced by other African Americans. From the broader community, land was donated by Mary C. Jenkins and her husband. Jenkins rallied the white community for additional community support. The original building was demolished in 2018 with a plan to rebuild.

"The African American Storyline Project" (A Transylvania Citizens Improvement Organization and Morning Glory Inspirations collaborative initiative)

Erected by Transylvania Citizen’s Improvement Organization and Morning Glory Inspirations. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the The African American Storyline Project series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 35° 14.012′ N, 82° 44.492′ W. Marker was in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. It was on Carver

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Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 221 Mills Ave, Brevard NC 28712, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in North Carolina’s Mountains. It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Mr. Ed Killian’s Taxi Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. Annie Bell Killian’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. Grady Elliot’s & Make Butler’s Café (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgia Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethel “A” Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill’s Chapel A.M.E. Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mountain Lily Lodge/Betsill Barber Shop (about 400 feet away); Fire Baptized Holiness Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brevard.

Mary C. Jenkins Community Center Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, August 30, 2025

2. Mary C. Jenkins Community Center Marker

The marker was located to the right of the stairs, near the sidewalk.

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 36 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 30, 2025. 2. submitted on October 29, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.