Brevard, North Carolina is the county seat of Transylvania County and is located near the entrance to Pisgah National Forest as well as DuPont State Forest. The area was settled in the early 1800s by Scots-Irish immigrants who came to the area because of the natural resources including the rich soil. The area became rife with farms. On May 20, 1861, the same day that North Carolina seceded from the Union, Transylvania County was formed and Brevard was also created. The town was named in honor of Revolutionary War veteran Colonel Ephriam Brevard. He was a surgeon and had drafted the Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence. In the beginning, there were three shops, two churches, the new courthouse and county jail, and about twelve houses.
Regular Blogs
A team of real estate professionals maintains this weblog which posts about anything that has to do with buying or selling land, homes, investment properties, or vacation homes, largely in Brevard. Also delves into the life and lifestyle of those living in the area.
http://brevardnclife.com
A Brevard real estate firm posts items about new properties for sale, real estate news, quotes of the day, and local news about Brevard and the surrounding area, including the western North Carolina mountains.
http://homeinbrevardnc.blogspot.com
A former television and film writer and producer who decided to simplify her life and move to Brevard writes about the things that she loves, such as sledding, ice climbing, and other snow activities, chocolate, her dog, and her son.
http://ilovebrevardblog.com
