''Enon'' is an unincorporated community situated in the northwest region of St. Charles County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is located approximately three miles north of

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and 1.5 miles east of Flint Hill on

Missouri Route P A supplemental route is a state secondary road in the U.S. state of Missouri, designated with letters. Supplemental routes were various roads within the state which the Missouri Department of Transportation was given in 1952 to maintain in additi ...

and adjacent to Enon Branch, a tributary of McCoy Creek.

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. 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. 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

Unincorporated communities in St. Charles County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{StCharlesCountyMO-geo-stub