
Johnson Street’s Namesake
When Transylvania County was founded in 1861, many of the earliest organizers had Brevard streets named for them in honor of their contributions to the
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When Transylvania County was founded in 1861, many of the earliest organizers had Brevard streets named for them in honor of their contributions to the

Note: This article is part of a series on street namesakes in Brevard. When Transylvania County was founded in 1861, many of the earliest organizers

When Transylvania County was founded in 1861, many of the earliest organizers had Brevard streets named for them in honor of their contributions to the

Note: This article is part of a series on street namesakes in Brevard. When the city of Brevard was founded in 1861, many of the

“First Baby” contests were not unique to Transylvania County, but awarding the first baby born in the New Year was a fun way for local

Transylvania County businesses have a long history of Christmas celebrations. By the early 1900s, the Silversteens were holding annual holiday gatherings for their employees, celebrations

Note: This article is part of a series on street namesakes in Brevard. When the city of Brevard was founded in 1861, many of the

Note: This article is part of a series on street namesakes in Brevard. Probart Poor married his second wife Sarah Ann Wilson (1832-1909) on June

Note: This article is part of a series on street namesakes in Brevard. When the city of Brevard was founded in 1861, many of the

Note: This article is reprinted from a July 7, 2022 version. Transylvania County Library’s North Carolina Rowell Bosse will have a new local history display
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