History of Transylvania County 1962-2011

Rosman Tracking Station

Jan 1, 1962

Rosman Satellite Tracking Station was established.

First Female Sheriff

Jan 1, 1962

First and only female sheriff appointed.

History of Transylvania County 1962-2011

Period: Jan 1, 1962 to Dec 31, 2011

Schools Integrated

Jun 1, 1963

All county schools integrated.

Cradle of Forestry

Jan 1, 1968

Cradle of Forestry established.

Tree City USA

Jan 1, 1978

Brevard became a Tree City USA.

Blue Ridge Community College

Jan 1, 1986

Blue Ridge Community College was established.

Brevard College

Jan 1, 1996

Brevard College became a four-year college.

Gorges State Park

Jan 1, 1999

Gorges State Park established.

County Library

May 13, 2006

The new county library was dedicated on May 13.

Transylvania Regional Hospital

Jan 1, 2008

Hospital name changes to Transylvania Regional Hospital.

Preserve America Community

Jan 1, 2010

County is designated a Preserve America Community.

Bibliography

Jan 1, 2011

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