City · United States
Shaw
Shaw is a neighborhood of Washington, D.C., located in the Northwest quadrant. Shaw is a major entertainment and retail hub, and much of the neighborhood is designated as a historic district, including the smaller Blagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District. Shaw and the U Street Corridor have historically been the city's hub for African-American social, cultural, and economic life.
Good to know
- Population: 17,639.
- Elevation: 24 m.
- Timezone: America/New_York.