About the Brevard NC/
Translyvania County Area

Transylvania County was formed in 1861 from parts of neighboring Jackson and Henderson Counties. The name Transylvania comes from the Latin trans meaning "across" and silva or sylva meaning "woods". With more than 50% of the county being covered by National Forest or State Parks the name is truly fitting! Nicknamed "The Land of the Waterfalls", Transylvania County offers over 250 waterfalls, including the popular Looking Glass Falls.

Brevard NC is the county seat of Transylvania County. It offers an eclectic mix of restaurants, antique shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques while still giving you that wholesome, small town charm. Nestled quietly within the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is truly a delightful Appalachian town that is home to Brevard College, The Brevard Music Center, Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest, Gorges State Park and the Famous White Squirrels.

Come visit us and see why Rand McNally, the Wall Street Journal and National Geographic Traveler have consistently named Transylvania County and Brevard as one of America’s top ten places to live, work and play!

Geography & Climate:
  County land area: 379 sq. miles
  National Forest land area: 136 sq. miles
  Lowest elevation: 1,265 ft.
  Highest elevation: 6,045 ft.
  Downtown Brevard elevation: 2,200 ft.
  Average annual temperature: 54.9 F
  Average January temperature: 37.9 F
  Average June temperature: 71.9 F
  Average annual rainfall: 80.0"
  Average annual snowfall: 6.2"

Population:  (2005)
  Transylvania County: 29,880
  City of Brevard: 6,829
  Town of Rosman: 571