Keenan is an

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in Clinton Township, Saint Louis County,

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, United States.

Geography

The community is located 9 miles southwest of the city of

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, near the intersection of Saint Louis County Highway 7 and County Road 310 (Keenan Road). Elbow Creek flows through the community. Iron Junction and the community of

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are both nearby.

History

The community bears the name of C. J. Keenan, a railroad agent.

References

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