Anoka in Anoka County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Shaw-Hammons House

Circa 1852

Photographed by McGhiever, June 30, 2024

1. Shaw-Hammons House Marker

Inscription.

The Greek Revival Architecture and its association with the founding of Anoka combine to make this property historically significant. The original east section of the house was built for Neil Shaw and his family, who were prominent land developers in the community. Other residents included Weston Hammons, the Anoka County Attorney; local businessman, Justice W. DeGraff, an engineer; and his daughter Marie Follrath, who owned the house until 1965.

National Register of Historic Places 1980

Erected by City of Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 45° 11.867′ N, 93° 23.715′ W. Marker is in Anoka, Minnesota, in Anoka County. It is at the intersection of Fremont Street and Franklin Lane, on the left when traveling west on Fremont Street. The marker is next to the front steps of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 Fremont Street, Anoka MN 55303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Windego Park Auditorium (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aaron Greenwald (about 700 feet away); Perseverance Needed (approx. 0.2 miles away); Why Settle Here? / Time to Play (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Gathering Place (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Stone House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert W. Akin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Father Louis Hennepin's Exploration in 1680 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anoka.

Also see . . . The Shaw–Hammons House on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 7, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.)

Shaw-Hammons House Marker next to the house's front steps image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, June 30, 2024

2. Shaw-Hammons House Marker next to the house's front steps

The Shaw-Hammons House prior to the installation of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, June 30, 2013

3. The Shaw-Hammons House prior to the installation of the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.