Naomi, Missouri

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Naomi is an unincorporated community in northwest Marion County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1] The community is located on Troublesome Creek. Emerson is 2.5 miles to the south and Hester is four miles to the east. [2]

History

Naomi was platted in 1869, and named after Naomi, a figure mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. [3] A post office called Naomi was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1905. [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Naomi, Missouri
  2. ↑ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st edition, 1998, p. 25 ISBN   0-89933-224-2
  3. ↑ "Marion County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 3, 2016.

39°55′35″N91°41′45″W / 39.92639°N 91.69583°W / 39.92639; -91.69583

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