Brevard, Mountain town in Transylvania County, United States.
Located at 2,231 feet elevation, Brevard extends across 5.12 square miles of western North Carolina and maintains a population of approximately 7,600 residents.
The North Carolina General Assembly established Brevard as the county seat in 1861, naming it after Revolutionary War physician Colonel Ephraim Brevard.
The Brevard Music Center draws students and performers from across the nation, offering orchestral concerts and educational programs throughout summer seasons.
The city receives 67 inches of annual precipitation and maintains moderate temperatures, ranging from 38.6°F in winter to 71.3°F during summer months.
Situated near 250 waterfalls and encompassing 100,000 acres of public lands, Brevard provides access to Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Forest.
Location: Transylvania County
Elevation above the sea: 680 m
Website: http://cityofbrevard.com
GPS coordinates: 35.24170,-82.72860
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
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Looking Glass Falls
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Triple Falls
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Looking Glass Rock
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Bridal Veil Falls
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Hooker Falls
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High Falls
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Moore Cove Falls
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Slick Rock Falls
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Key Falls
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Silvermont
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Royal and Louise Morrow House
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Transylvania County Courthouse
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William H. Grogan House
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William Deaver House
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William Breese, Jr., House
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Co-Ed Cinema
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