History of Transylvania County 1861-1911

Transylvania County Established

Jan 1, 1861

Transylvania County is established.

History of Transylvania County

Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Dec 31, 1911

Courthouse Built

Jan 1, 1866

The first Courthouse was built.

Brevard County Seat

Jan 1, 1868

Brevard becomes the county seat.

Farms in Transylvania County

Jan 1, 1870

There were 365 farms in Transylvania County.

Quebec School

Jan 1, 1879

The first school was built at Quebec.

Turnpike Built

Jan 1, 1890

Turnpike was built from Brevard to Cashiers.

Toxaway Company

Jan 1, 1895

Toxaway Company was formed.

Toxaway Lake

Jan 1, 1896

The Lake Toxaway lake was started.

Cradle of Forestry

Jan 1, 1898

The first forestry school in America is started.

Railroad

Jan 1, 1900

The railroad was built to Toxaway.

Tanning Company

Jan 1, 1902

The Toxaway Tanning Company started.

Schools

Jan 1, 1904

There are 37 schools in Transylvaina County.

Gas car

Jan 1, 1908

The first gas car came to Transylvania County.

Bibliography

Jan 1, 1911

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