Transylvania County
Transylvania County, Administrative county in western North Carolina, US.
Transylvania County encompasses 380 square miles of land with forests, rivers, and mountains in the western region of North Carolina.
The North Carolina General Assembly created Transylvania County in 1861 from sections of Jackson and Henderson counties, naming it after the Transylvania Company.
The Brevard Music Center in Transylvania County presents concerts and educational programs throughout the summer season, drawing musicians from across the country.
The county government holds regular public meetings at the Administration Building in Brevard, where residents can participate in community discussions.
The French Broad River begins its journey in Transylvania County, flowing through multiple waterways before reaching Tennessee.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1861
Capital city: Brevard
Shares border with: Henderson County, Greenville County, Pickens County, Oconee County, Jackson County, Haywood County, Buncombe County
Website: http://transylvaniacounty.org
GPS coordinates: 35.20000,-82.80000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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