Lemay is an unincorporated town in southern St. Louis County, Missouri, adjacent to the city of St. Louis to the northeast, and to Bella Villa on the northwest. The community was named for Francois Lemai, who ran a ferry across the Meramec River in the early 1800s. Prior to that time, there was a French settlement nearby, of which the area that was to become Lemay was a part, known as Carondelet Commons, which was primarily an agricultural area. A community developed there between the time of the Civil War and the Great Depression, with the highest levels of settlement coming about in the late 1800s, and it gained a name when the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad constructed a railroad depot there, naming it Lemay in 1909. In 1930, a movement began which resulted in other small surrounding communities, such as Luxembrug, Dewey Heights, Longwood and Point Breeze, being identified as part of Lemay, and a post office was established in 1936, which included these communities with Lemay. Today however, Lemay businesses and residents receive their mail through the St. Louis post office.
 
 
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Organized in 1953, the congregation meets at its facilities on Little Rock Road in the Lemay, Missouri area of the St. Louis metropolitan region. Its history, staff, and ministries are highlighted, with a schedule of services and programs, a calendar of events, pastor’s blog, office hours and contacts.
http://www.thecrosspoint.com/
Maintained by the St. Louis County Port Authority, the site offers a profile of the unincorporated town of Lemay, Missouri, with a concentration on economic development efforts. Available resources include a comprehensive plan, market analysis, and information about its community reinvestment fund, facade program, and other projects.
http://www.lemaynow.com/
Made up of business owners and others in the Lemay, Missouri area, the not-for-profit organization collaborates with its community partners to advance the business interests of its members and to improve the economic climate of the community. A member directory, calendar of events, and leadership contacts are posted. A private area for members is included.
http://lemaychamber.com/
LDC is a not-for-profit economic development organization charged with enhancing the economic environment of the Lemay, Missouri region, cooperating with the Lemay Chamber of Commerce and the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, area businesses, residents, developers, and government officials. Statistics, demographics, and business and community resources are featured.
http://lemaydevelopment.org/
Lemay Fire Protection District
Organized in 1942, the district covers about four and a half square miles of unincorporated St. Louis County, including the town of Lemay, as well as the city of Bella Vista. Administrative contacts, run summaries, and an overview of its services are put forward, along with photographs and public notices.
http://www.lemayfire.org/
River City is an entertainment center, casino and hotel in Lemay, Missouri. Its rooms and suites are highlighted, with photographs, amenities, special offers and packages. Its casino gaming, dining facilities, and entertainment venues are also described, and reservations may be made through the site.
http://www.rivercity.com/