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This page is about the Kenwood, New York in Madison County. Another Kenwood is in Albany County, New York. For Kenwood, Albany, New York, see Kenwood, New York (disambiguation).

Kenwood, New York is a small place called a hamlet. It is located in Madison County, New York. You can find it close to the towns of Oneida, New York and Sherrill, New York.

A stream called Oneida Creek acts like a border. It separates Madison County from Oneida County. Kenwood is on the west side of this creek.

What is Kenwood?

Kenwood is a quiet community. It is known for a very special building. This building is the Oneida Community Mansion House. It is so important that it is a National Historic Landmark. This means it is a place recognized for its history.

The Oneida Community Mansion House

The Oneida Community Mansion House is a big, historic building. It was once home to the Oneida Community. This group lived there a long time ago. They shared everything and worked together. The Mansion House was their main home.

Today, the Mansion House is a museum. It helps people learn about the Oneida Community. You can visit it to see how they lived. It's a great place to learn about a unique part of American history.

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