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Ballston

This is the town in Virginia where Florence's family homestead was and where Mama was raised.

Washington, D.C.

Florence was born and raised in this city where Mama moved with Herb after they got married.

Park Road

This location was where Mama and Herb set up house in a 2-bedroom apartment, and where the family was evicted in January 1941.

1020 Monroe

Florence's family moved to a 2-bedroom apartment at this location after being evicted in January 1941.

The Ovariad

This was what Herb called Granny's Sunday monologues with Aunt Nana about female troubles.

Raymond Elementary

This was where Florence attended primary school.

Charlie's Lamb

This refers to a memorial grave marker for Granny's son who died when he was a child.

Powell Junior High

Florence attended this school starting in seventh grade.

House on 14th Street

When Mrs. Dabney died, she left her house at this location to...

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