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06007.DL – Taken in the late 1940’s or early 1950’s, this photo shows Mary Stanton and friend. They are standing in front of “Taylor’s Tavern” on South West Street in Charles Town. South West Street was considered to be an African American community. In total, there are 24 neighborhoods in Jefferson County. Taylor’s Tavern was a business establishment run by an African American. In total, there were 13 businesses run or owned by African Americans in the years from 1800 to 2004.