Normandy, Missouri facts for kids
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Normandy, Missouri
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Welcome sign for Normandy, Missouri, July 2016
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Location of Normandy, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,287 |
| • Density | 2,313.55/sq mi (893.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-52796 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395249 |
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Normandy is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 4,287 people.
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History of Normandy
The land where Normandy now stands was once owned by Charles Lucas. He got this land through government grants and by buying it from people affected by the New Madrid earthquake in 1811. Lucas named the area "Normandy" after the coastal region in France where his father, John Baptiste Charles Lucas, was from. His old home is now on the property of Incarnate Word Academy.
Charles Lucas was involved in two duels on Bloody Island with Thomas Hart Benton. Lucas died in the duel that took place in 1817.
After Charles and his father passed away, the land went to Charles's sister Anne and brother James. Anne married Captain Theodore Hunt, and later his cousin, the explorer Wilson Price Hunt. The Hunt family home, finished in 1908, is now part of the Normandy School District. Before that, it was used as a convent by the Sisters of the Cenacle.
Normandy officially became a city in May 1945.
In 1960, the Normandy School District decided to buy the Bellerive Country Club. Their goal was to create a junior college. By 1963, this college became the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL). Part of the UMSL campus is located within the city of Normandy.
In May 1977, Normandy grew by adding the area known as Berdell Hills. More recently, in August 2023, Normandy and the Village of Glen Echo Park voted to combine their cities. This change officially happened on February 8, 2024.
Geography of Normandy
Normandy covers a total area of about 1.85 square miles (4.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 199 | — | |
| 1950 | 2,306 | — | |
| 1960 | 4,452 | 93.1% | |
| 1970 | 6,236 | 40.1% | |
| 1980 | 5,174 | −17.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,480 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,153 | 15.0% | |
| 2010 | 5,008 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,287 | −14.4% | |
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Who Lives in Normandy?
According to the 2020 census, 4,287 people lived in Normandy. About 70.8% of the population was African American, and 18.2% was White. Other groups included Asian (5.7%), Native American (0.3%), and people from two or more races (3.7%). About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, there were 5,008 people living in Normandy. The population density was about 2,707 people per square mile. About 31.3% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 26 years old.
Education in Normandy
Public Schools
Since July 2014, the Normandy Schools Collaborative has been in charge of public education in Normandy. This organization provides schooling for students from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Students in the area attend Normandy High School.
Private Schools
For those interested in private education, St. Ann Catholic School offers classes for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. St. Ann also has an Early Childhood Center for younger children.
Colleges and Universities
The University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL) is a public university. Part of its campus is located right in Normandy.
Libraries
The St. Louis County Library has a branch in Normandy called the Natural Bridge Branch. It's a great place to find books and other resources.
Parks and Recreation
Normandy has a main park called Robert Hoelzel Memorial Park. There are also smaller "pocket parks" located throughout the city for residents to enjoy. These include:
- Belwood Park
- Parchester Park
- Tear Drop Park
Police Services
The Normandy Police Department helps keep the community safe. They also provide police services to several nearby towns, such as Bel-Ridge, Cool Valley, Bellerive Acres, Glen Echo Park, and Pasadena Park.
Public Transportation
MetroLink Services
If you need to get around using public transportation, Normandy has access to MetroLink services. You can catch a train at the UMSL South Station.
Community Projects
Improving Our Streets
In 2014, Normandy started a "Great Streets" project. The goal was to improve Natural Bridge Road between North Hanley and Lucas and Hunt Roads. Construction began in June 2014 and was finished in May 2016. Other projects also helped improve parks like Teardrop and Belwood.
Notable People from Normandy
- Jon Hamm, a famous actor, is from Normandy.
See also
In Spanish: Normandy (Misuri) para niños
