Naomi, Ohio facts for kids

Naomi is a small place in Ohio, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and maybe a few businesses that are part of a larger county. Naomi is located across two counties: Fulton County and Henry County.

The Story of Naomi

Every place has a story, and Naomi is no different! Before it was known as Naomi, this area had other names.

Early Names

When people first settled here, they called the community "Freedom." Later, it was also known as "Freedom Mills." These names likely came from the idea of freedom or perhaps a mill that was important to the early settlers.

Post Offices and Mail

For a while, from 1866 to 1880, there was a post office in the community called "Freedom Mills." This was a big deal because it meant people could send and receive mail right there! Later, in 1897, a new post office opened, and this time it was named "Naomi." It stayed open until 1918.

How Naomi Got Its Name

The name "Naomi" was chosen to honor a family member of one of the first people to settle in the area. It's a way to remember the early history and the families who helped build the community.