A Brief History of Shaw

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The Shaw neighborhood began as a clearing the French called Prairie des Noyers. Much of this expansive natural prairie was purchased by Louisville’s Captain William Chambers in 1816. About the same time, the prairie captivated Henry Shaw, a young man of 19 seeking his fortune. He bought his piece in ...

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What's Happening in Shaw?

Thurman Loop Festival 4000 block of Shenandoah
May 31 10 a.m.
Thurman Loop Festival 4000 block of Shenandoah
Jun 01 5 p.m.
Trailnet Bike Safety Rodeo Sherman Elementary
Jun 02 2 p.m.
SNIA General Membership Meeting St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
Jul 01 7 p.m.

A Lot of Love for Shaw

The Shaw Neighborhood is made up of beautiful St. Louis vernacular architecture and over 8,000 neighbors who are active and passionate about the place they call home. If you would like to know more about the neighborhood, consider attending a meeting and joining a committee or checking out our blog, Facebook page, or Twitter feed. Read our neighborhood news here and here.

A schedule of neighborhood meetings for 2013 is here.

ANNOUNCEMENT: SNIA's Helping Hands grant applications are being accepted from now until June 1!

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