Beatties Ford Road

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 on Douglas St. off Beatties Ford Rd. The westside water works can be seen in the background.

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

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

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

"Ma Jay" Johnson on Douglas Street

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

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