Enon, Moniteau County, Missouri

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Enon is an unincorporated community in Moniteau County, Missouri, United States.[1]

History

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A post office called Enon was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1968.[2] The community is named for the river Ænon, in Palestine, where John the Baptist baptized the people.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Enon, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  3. ^ Earngey, Bill (1995). Missouri Roadsides: The Traveler's Companion. University of Missouri Press. p. 32. ISBN 9780826210210.
  4. ^ "Moniteau County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.

38°27′25″N 92°29′23″W / 38.45697°N 92.48963°W / 38.45697; -92.48963



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