Shaw, Missouri facts for kids
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Shaw
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Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Boone |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 752099 |
Shaw is a small, quiet place located in Boone County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area. You can find Shaw northeast of Columbia. Its exact spot on the map is 38°58′25″N 92°12′12″W / 38.97361°N 92.20333°W.
The Story of Shaw
Shaw has a short but interesting history! It got its name from a person named S. M. Shaw. He was a local landowner, meaning he owned a lot of property in the area.
- A post office was opened in Shaw in 1894. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages.
- This post office served the community for several years.
- It stayed open until 1907, when it closed its doors. Even though the post office is no longer there, the community of Shaw still exists today!
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