Keene, Virginia facts for kids
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Keene
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Location in Virginia
Keene
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477457 |
Keene is a small, quiet place in Albemarle County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
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Keene's Unique History
Keene has a few interesting stories from its past. It is a very small community. For example, in 1990, only 10 people lived there.
A President's Retreat
Former US President Theodore Roosevelt had a special cabin near Keene. It was called Pine Knot. He visited this cabin often, starting in 1905. It was like his own quiet getaway, similar to what is now known as "Camp David."
The Last Passenger Pigeon
Keene is famous for being the last place a passenger pigeon was seen in the wild. This happened when Theodore Roosevelt was visiting. Passenger pigeons are now extinct, which means there are none left in the world. This makes Keene a special spot in natural history.
Historic Buildings in Keene
Several buildings in Keene are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places that are worth preserving because of their historical significance.
- Christ Church Glendower: This is a historic church building.
- Plain Dealing: This is a historic home or property.
- The Rectory: This building also has historical importance.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is a church in Keene with a rich history. It has been an important place for the local community for many years. In December 1974, Rev. Frank Montague was the pastor there. The church held a Christmas Bazaar on December 14 of that year. This event was sponsored by the Keene Birthday Club.
