Charleston
The story goes that, technically, the name of the town started out as Charles Town, as was so called because of the tavern owned by the freed slave.
The little tavern on the hill was said to have offered tired travelers a hot, home cooked meal and a clean, comfortable bed to rest in for the night.
The tavern was owned by Charles and his wife, Maria, who were said to be two of the best cooks around. The two had three children who worked as servants for the Bishop family in the area. One of the children, Aaron, was always present on meeting and election days in the town, carrying a handmade basket full of slabs of gingerbread that were favorite local treats known as Aaron's Foot.
The hospitality of Charles and Maria was known far and wide and travelers would ride out of their way to spend the night at Charles' Tavern.
The town today is still warm and hospitable. Over the years the name eventually turned into Charleston and the settlement has become a little residential community.