Naomi, Missouri facts for kids

Naomi is a small place in the state of Missouri, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that don't have their own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of a larger county. Naomi is found in the northwest part of Marion County.

A Look at Naomi's Past

Naomi was officially planned out in 1869. This is called "platting," which means someone drew up a map showing where streets and lots would go. The community was named after Naomi, a famous person from the Hebrew Bible.

A post office was opened in Naomi in 1873. This allowed people to send and receive mail right in their community. The post office stayed open for many years, but it closed down in 1905.

Where is Naomi Located?

Naomi is situated right next to a stream called Troublesome Creek. This creek flows through the area.

If you were to travel from Naomi, you would find other small places nearby. The community of Emerson is about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) to the south. Another community, Hester, is located about four miles (6.4 kilometers) to the east.