Enon, Moniteau County, Missouri facts for kids

Enon is a small place in Moniteau County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a town or village that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government.

The Story of Enon

How Enon Got Its Name

The community of Enon has an interesting history. A post office was opened there in 1882. This post office was a very important place for the people living in Enon. It helped them send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for many years, finally closing its doors in 1968.

Enon was named after a special river. This river is called Ænon, and it is located in a place called Palestine. The name Enon comes from a story about John the Baptist. He was known for baptizing people in the river Ænon. This is how the community got its unique name.