Shaw Nature Reserve

Shaw Nature Reserve, formerly known as Shaw Arboretum, is a 2,400 acres, was purchased in 1925 when pollution from coal smoke in St. Louis threatened the Garden's live plant collection, especially the orchid collection.
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  • Type: Nature reserve
  • Description: private nature reserve in Villa Ridge, Missouri, United States
  • Also known as: Henry Shaw Arboretum”, “Shaw Arboretum”, “Shaw Nature Reserve of Missouri Botanical Garden”, and “Shaws Garden

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Catawissa and Robertsville.

Hamlet
is a small unincorporated community in , , United States, on the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad, 39 miles from St.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in eastern , , United States. It is located approximately six miles southwest of on Missouri Route O and is home to the 1,225-acre State Park.

Town
St. Louis County is an area in the of . Its current boundaries were set in 1877, when City split off to become an independent city separate from any county.

Shaw Nature Reserve

Latitude
38.4644° or 38° 27′ 52″ north
Longitude
-90.81222° or 90° 48′ 44″ west
Elevation
607 feet (185 metres)
Open location code
86CFF57Q+Q4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 481137573
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­nature_reserve
Geo­Names ID
4398649
Wiki­data ID
Q1891802
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Dutch—“Shaw Nature Reserve” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Shaw Nature Reserve
  • Dutch: Shaw Nature Reserve

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Gray Summit and Prater.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hardwood Forest Restoration Area and Observation Deck.

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