When the Transylvania Times published a special Centennial Issue in celebration of Brevard’s 100th anniversary the local economy was tied to industry and construction. During

On July 18, 1968 The Transylvania Times published a special Centennial Issue of the newspaper commemorating Brevard’s first 100 years.  It was the largest newspaper

In September 1956 the E.I. DuPont Company purchased thousands of acres in Transylvania and Henderson counties to build the first full-scale silicon plant in the

Little River Township, located in southeastern Transylvania County, is bordered by Boyd, Brevard and Dunn’s Rock townships, as well as Henderson County and South Carolina. 

The old Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway was located at the northern edge of Boyd Township. Boyd Township covers the northeastern part of

 At just over 30 square miles Dunn’s Rock is the smallest township in land area.  However, the population density is higher than all other townships

This map shows the townships and bordering counties in both North Carolina and South Carolina.  Over the last few weeks Picturing the Past has been

 Cathey’s Creek is the only township within Transylvania County that is entirely surrounded by other county townships.  It covers about 32 square miles and is

The Eastatoe Township covers approximately 50 square miles in south central Transylvania County.  It is bordered by Hogback Township to the west, Gloucester and Cathey’s