Many of Charlotte's African-American families have lived in the Beatties Ford Road area for decades. Some of the neighborhoods off Beatties Ford Road include: Biddleville, Five Points, Dalebrook, Lincoln Heights, McCrorey Heights, Oaklawn Park, Oaklawn Terrace, Seversville, Smallwood, Taylor Avenue, University Park, Washington Heights, Wesley Heights.

Marty Johnson in front of her home [2] on Douglas St. off Beatties Ford Rd. The westside water works can be seen in the background.

Marty and Don Johnson [3] in the snow at 2215 Douglas Street.

Marty's little brother, Don [4], at play on Douglas Street.

Marty and Claude Saunders [5] in front of Dean McKinney's house on Douglas Street (off Beatties Ford Road).

"Ma Jay" Johnson [6] on Douglas Street

Ilda in front of Dean McKinney's house [7] on Douglas Street.

Biddleville Presbyterian Church "Mother of the Year," [8] Mrs. Margaret C. Johnson, around 1950.