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Keene, Kansas facts for kids

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Keene is a small, unincorporated community located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

A Look Back at Keene's History

Keene once had its own post office! It first opened way back in 1877. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1901.

You can find the Keene Cemetery about one and a half miles east of the community, right on Highway K-4.

Learning in Keene

Students living in the Keene area attend public schools that are part of the Mission Valley USD 330 school district. This district helps make sure kids in the community get a good education.

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