Kenoma is an

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in Barton County,

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, United States. It is located six miles southeast of Lamar.

History

The community was founded in 1880. The origin of the name Kenoma is obscure. A post office called Kenoma was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1980.

References

Unincorporated communities in Barton County, Missouri Populated places established in 1884 Unincorporated communities in Missouri 1884 establishments in Missouri {{BartonCountyMO-geo-stub