The city of Normandy, in St. Louis County, Missouri, was settled on land once belonging to Charles Lucas, who had acquired the property from the federal government in a land grant. The community was named for the French coastal region of Normandy, where Lucas’ father had come from. Lucas fought two duels on Bloody Island with Thomas Hart Benton, and was killed in the second duel in 1817. Upon his death, the land changed hands several times before being taken over by the Normandy School District. The city was incorporated in 1945, and annexed Berdell Hills in 1977. The University of Missouri at St. Louis is partially within the city of Normandy, and the Normandy Police Department serves the surrounding communities of Cool Valley, Bellerive, Glen Echo Park, Greendale, and Pasadena Park. The larger city of St. Louis is just over eleven miles to the southeast. Other nearby communities include Bel-Nor, Bel-Ridge, Beverly Hills, Country Club Hills, Northwoods, and Pasadena Hills. Ferguson is north, separated from Normandy by Cool Valley.
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Serving the greater St. Louis area, the veterinary medical hospital treats dogs, cats, rodents, birds, reptiles, fish, horses, cows, alpacas, llamas, pigs, goats and sheep. Its location, office hours, appointment policies and special offers are featured, along with several informational articles on dealing with animal emergencies and other topics.
http://www.normandyvet.com/
Normandy Schools Collaborative
Offering a PK-12th grade curriculum, the public school district operates the Normandy Early Childhood Center, Normandy Kindergarten Center, the Lucas Crossing Elementary Complex, Barack Obama Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Normandy 7th-8th Grade Center, and Normandy High School, each of which are highlighted here.
http://www.normandy.k12.mo.us/
The official municipal web site offers a profile of the city, a guide to local churches, parks, restaurants, and municipal services, as well as council agendas and minutes, a newsletter, and information about municipal projects and programs. Tickets, fines, and sanitation payments may be made online.
http://www.cityofnormandy.gov/
In operation for more than 150 years, the history of the school is featured, along with its admissions policies, academic, student life and early childhood programs, as well as a school calendar, a school newsletter, and contact data.
http://www.sacs-stl.org/
