Kenwood, Missouri

Kenwood is an unincorporated community in Knox County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Kenwood was founded in 1889, and named after a railroad official.[2] A post office called Kenwood was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1936.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kenwood, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Knox County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2016.

Coordinates: 40°11′44″N 92°17′14″W / 40.195593°N 92.287131°W / 40.195593; -92.287131


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