Keene is an

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in Kearney County,

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, United States. The hamlet consists of a large granary co-op, a church and four homes.

History

A post office was established at Keene in the 1870s. Keene was the name of a workman who temporarily lived in the area.
1925 edition
is available for download a
University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
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References

Unincorporated communities in Kearney County, Nebraska Unincorporated communities in Nebraska {{KearneyCountyNE-geo-stub