Linden is an unincorporated community in northern Christian County,

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United States. It is located approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Sparta on Route 125, where the highway crosses the Finley Creek. The river has been dammed, creating a small lake, Lake Lindenlure, just east of Route 125. Linden is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community's name is a transfer from Linden, Tennessee. A variant name was "Kenton". A post office called Kenton was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1911.

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Unincorporated communities in Christian County, Missouri Springfield metropolitan area, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{ChristianCountyMO-geo-stub