Enon, St. Charles County, Missouri

Enon is an unincorporated community situated in the northwest region of St. Charles County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

The community is located approximately three miles north of Wentzville and 1.5 miles east of Flint Hill on Missouri Route P and adjacent to Enon Branch, a tributary of McCoy Creek.[2]

Geography

Enon is strategically located near key transportation routes, namely Missouri Route P. The community is set against the backdrop of the natural landscape shaped by Enon Branch, a stream that serves as a tributary to McCoy Creek. This geographical feature not only adds to the scenic beauty of the area but also plays a role in the local ecosystem.

History

The community's name, "Enon," is derived from Ænon, a location cited in the New Testament of the Bible, often associated with baptisms performed by John the Baptist.[3] An alternate name for the community was "Hoeberville," under which a post office was established in 1879. This post office continued operations until its closure in 1914.[4]

The community has had a rich history of names, initially being called "Hoeberville" before adopting its current name, Enon. The transition between the two names represents changes within the community, although the specific reasons for the shift remain unclear.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Enon
2. Wentzville, Missouri, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1972 (1982 rev.)
3. "St. Charles County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
4. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.

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