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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Keene (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Keene. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Keene is located in Jessamine County.

To see how the shape of Kentucky's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Jessamine County: Fayette, Garrard, Madison, Mercer & Woodford.

Below are the counties that are near Keene. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Keene:

  • Jessamine County     (The home county of Keene)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Dixon Town ‑ Historic
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dixon Town. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon Town
      • Dixon Town is located in Jessamine County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dixon Town
      • From Keene to Dixon Town
    • Troy
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Catnip ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Catnip. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catnip
      • Catnip is located in Jessamine County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Catnip
      • From Keene to Catnip
    • Jessamine
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jessamine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessamine
      • Jessamine is located in Jessamine County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jessamine
      • From Keene to Jessamine
    • Brannon ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brannon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brannon
      • Brannon is located in Jessamine County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Brannon
      • From Keene to Brannon
    • Wilmore
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Nicholasville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Hanly
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Vineyard
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • High Bridge
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Logana
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Hall
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Anderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Tyrone
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • McBrayer
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McBrayer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McBrayer
      • McBrayer is located in Anderson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to McBrayer
      • From Keene to McBrayer
    • Lawrenceburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceburg
      • Lawrenceburg is located in Anderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,529 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawrenceburg <2>
    • Fox Creek
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Alton Station
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Sinai
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sinai. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinai
      • Sinai is located in Anderson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sinai
      • From Keene to Sinai
    • Anderson City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson City
      • Anderson City is located in Anderson County
    • Ashbrook
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ashbrook. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashbrook
      • Ashbrook is located in Anderson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ashbrook
      • From Keene to Ashbrook
    • Birdie
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Birdie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdie
      • Birdie is located in Anderson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Birdie
      • From Keene to Birdie
    • Avenstoke
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Glensboro
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Sparrow
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sparrow. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparrow
      • Sparrow is located in Anderson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sparrow
      • From Keene to Sparrow
  • Bourbon County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Clintonville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Clintonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clintonville
      • Clintonville is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Clintonville
      • From Keene to Clintonville
    • Austerlitz
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Stony Point
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Paris
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Kiserton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kiserton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiserton
      • Kiserton is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Kiserton
      • From Keene to Kiserton
  • Boyle County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Faulconer
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Faulconer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faulconer
      • Faulconer is located in Boyle County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Faulconer
      • From Keene to Faulconer
    • Clifton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Clifton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Boyle County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Clifton
      • From Keene to Clifton
    • Little Needmore
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Danville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Hedgeville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hedgeville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgeville
      • Hedgeville is located in Boyle County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hedgeville
      • From Keene to Hedgeville
    • West Danville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Danville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Danville
      • West Danville is located in Boyle County
    • Davis Hill
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Davis Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis Hill
      • Davis Hill is located in Boyle County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Davis Hill
      • From Keene to Davis Hill
    • Atoka
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Atoka. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atoka
      • Atoka is located in Boyle County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Atoka
      • From Keene to Atoka
    • Needmore
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Needmore have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needmore
      • Needmore is located in Boyle County
    • Shelby City
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelby City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelby City
      • Shelby City is located in Boyle County
    • Junction City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Alum Springs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Clark County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Pine Grove
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pine Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Clark County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pine Grove
      • From Keene to Pine Grove
    • Boonesboro
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Ford
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Wyandotte
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wyandotte. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyandotte
      • Wyandotte is located in Clark County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wyandotte
      • From Keene to Wyandotte
    • Renick
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Renick have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renick
      • Renick is located in Clark County
    • Winchester
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
  • Fayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Elk Chester
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elk Chester. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Chester
      • Elk Chester is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elk Chester
      • From Keene to Elk Chester
    • Colony
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Lexington - Fayette
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Lexington
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Bracktown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bracktown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bracktown
      • Bracktown is located in Fayette County
    • Yarnallton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Yarnallton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yarnallton
      • Yarnallton is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Yarnallton
      • From Keene to Yarnallton
    • Fairway
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Cadentown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Spears
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Spears. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spears
      • Spears is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Spears
      • From Keene to Spears
    • Deep Springs
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Spindletop Estates
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spindletop Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spindletop Estates
      • Spindletop Estates is located in Fayette County
    • Athens
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Athens. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
      • Athens is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Athens
      • From Keene to Athens
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Farmdale
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmdale
      • Farmdale is located in Franklin County
    • Woodlake
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Forks of Elkhorn
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Frankfort
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Buttimer Hill
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Benson
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Benson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benson
      • Benson is located in Franklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Benson
      • From Keene to Benson
    • Elmville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elmville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmville
      • Elmville is located in Franklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elmville
      • From Keene to Elmville
    • Swallowfield
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Swallowfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swallowfield
      • Swallowfield is located in Franklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Swallowfield
      • From Keene to Swallowfield
  • Garrard County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Bryantsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryantsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryantsville
      • Bryantsville is located in Garrard County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryantsville <2>
    • Stone
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stone. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone
      • Stone is located in Garrard County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stone
      • From Keene to Stone
    • Nina
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nina. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nina
      • Nina is located in Garrard County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Nina
      • From Keene to Nina
    • Lancaster
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancaster have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancaster
      • Lancaster is located in Garrard County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,840 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lancaster <2>
    • Hyattsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hyattsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyattsville
      • Hyattsville is located in Garrard County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hyattsville
      • From Keene to Hyattsville
    • Lowell
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lowell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowell
      • Lowell is located in Garrard County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lowell
      • From Keene to Lowell
    • Paint Lick
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Cartersville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Harlan County
  • Lawrence County
    • Castle ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Castle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle
      • Castle is located in Lawrence County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Castle
      • From Keene to Castle
  • Lincoln County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Hubble
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hubble have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hubble
      • Hubble is located in Lincoln County
    • Gilbert
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gilbert. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert
      • Gilbert is located in Lincoln County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Gilbert
      • From Keene to Gilbert
    • Logantown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Logantown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logantown
      • Logantown is located in Lincoln County
    • Rowland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Stanford
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Preachersville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
    • Boneyville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boneyville
      • Boneyville is located in Lincoln County
    • Milledgeville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milledgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milledgeville
      • Milledgeville is located in Lincoln County
  • Madison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Cuzick
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cuzick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuzick
      • Cuzick is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cuzick
      • From Keene to Cuzick
    • Valley View
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley View
      • Valley View is located in Madison County
    • Edenton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edenton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edenton
      • Edenton is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Edenton
      • From Keene to Edenton
    • Baldwin
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Baldwin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin
      • Baldwin is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Baldwin
      • From Keene to Baldwin
    • Stringtown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stringtown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
      • Stringtown is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stringtown
      • From Keene to Stringtown
    • Cottonburg
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cottonburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonburg
      • Cottonburg is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cottonburg
      • From Keene to Cottonburg
    • Million
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Million. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Million
      • Million is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Million
      • From Keene to Million
    • Newby
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newby have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newby
      • Newby is located in Madison County
    • Blue Grass
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Grass have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Grass
      • Blue Grass is located in Madison County
    • Ruthton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ruthton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthton
      • Ruthton is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ruthton
      • From Keene to Ruthton
    • Redhouse
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Arlington
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
      • Arlington is located in Madison County
  • Mercer County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Braxton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Braxton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braxton
      • Braxton is located in Mercer County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Braxton
      • From Keene to Braxton
    • Salvisa
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • McAfee
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McAfee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAfee
      • McAfee is located in Mercer County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to McAfee
      • From Keene to McAfee
    • Vanarsdell
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vanarsdell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vanarsdell
      • Vanarsdell is located in Mercer County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Vanarsdell
      • From Keene to Vanarsdell
    • Burgin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jackson
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
      • Jackson is located in Mercer County
    • Harrodsburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrodsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrodsburg
      • Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,544 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrodsburg <2>
    • Mayo
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mayo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayo
      • Mayo is located in Mercer County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Mayo
      • From Keene to Mayo
    • Duncan
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Duncan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncan
      • Duncan is located in Mercer County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Duncan
      • From Keene to Duncan
    • Tablow
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tablow. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tablow
      • Tablow is located in Mercer County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Tablow
      • From Keene to Tablow
    • Nevada
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Dixville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
  • Montgomery County
    • Hedgeville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hedgeville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgeville
      • Hedgeville is located in Montgomery County
      • Hedgeville has also been known as:
      • Hedges
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hedgeville
      • From Keene to Hedgeville
  • Owen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Harmony
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harmony. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Harmony
      • From Keene to Harmony
    • Tacketts Mill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tacketts Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tacketts Mill
      • Tacketts Mill is located in Owen County
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Zion Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Payne's Depot
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Herdon
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Herdon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herdon
      • Herdon is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Herdon
      • From Keene to Herdon
    • Lancelot Estates
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancelot Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancelot Estates
      • Lancelot Estates is located in Scott County
    • Peak
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Peak. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peak
      • Peak is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Peak
      • From Keene to Peak
    • Clabber Bottom
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clabber Bottom have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clabber Bottom
      • Clabber Bottom is located in Scott County
    • Great Crossing
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Crossing
      • Great Crossing is located in Scott County
    • Indian Hills
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
      • Indian Hills is located in Scott County
    • White Sulphur
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • New Zion
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Zion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Zion
      • New Zion is located in Scott County
    • Duval
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Duval. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duval
      • Duval is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Duval
      • From Keene to Duval
    • Georgetown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
      • Georgetown is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 35,847 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Georgetown <2>
  • Shelby County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Harrisonville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Waddy
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waddy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waddy
      • Waddy is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waddy <2>
    • Hatton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hatton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatton
      • Hatton is located in Shelby County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hatton
      • From Keene to Hatton
    • Clay Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay Village
      • Clay Village is located in Shelby County
    • Consolation
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Consolation. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Consolation
      • Consolation is located in Shelby County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Consolation
      • From Keene to Consolation
  • Spencer County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Seaville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Seaville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaville
      • Seaville is located in Washington County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Seaville
      • From Keene to Seaville
    • Sharpsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sharpsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharpsville
      • Sharpsville is located in Washington County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sharpsville
      • From Keene to Sharpsville
    • Jenkinsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jenkinsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenkinsville
      • Jenkinsville is located in Washington County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jenkinsville
      • From Keene to Jenkinsville
    • Tatham Springs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Mackville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Willisburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willisburg
      • Willisburg is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 282 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willisburg <2>
    • Pulliam
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pulliam. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pulliam
      • Pulliam is located in Washington County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pulliam
      • From Keene to Pulliam
    • Thompsonville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Brush Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brush Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brush Grove
      • Brush Grove is located in Washington County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Brush Grove
      • From Keene to Brush Grove
  • Woodford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.
    • Pinckard
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinckard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinckard
      • Pinckard is located in Woodford County
    • Gaybourn
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gaybourn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaybourn
      • Gaybourn is located in Woodford County
    • Nonesuch
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nonesuch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nonesuch
      • Nonesuch is located in Woodford County
    • Mortonsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mortonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mortonsville
      • Mortonsville is located in Woodford County
    • Pisgah
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
      • Pisgah is located in Woodford County
    • Hunter Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Town
      • Hunter Town is located in Woodford County
    • Firmantown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Firmantown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Firmantown
      • Firmantown is located in Woodford County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Firmantown
      • From Keene to Firmantown
    • Versailles
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Woodford Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodford Village
      • Woodford Village is located in Woodford County
    • Mundys Landing
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mundys Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mundys Landing
      • Mundys Landing is located in Woodford County
    • Bonita
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bonita. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonita
      • Bonita is located in Woodford County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bonita
      • From Keene to Bonita
    • Milner
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Keene, see our County-by-County Page for Keene.

Cemeteries Near Keene ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Keene.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Keene covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Keene had a population of 500 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Keene had a population of 88 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Keene, with the one closest to Keene listed first.

  • Nealton
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nealton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nealton
    • Nealton is located in Jessamine County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Nealton
    • From Keene to Nealton
  • Pinckard
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinckard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinckard
    • Pinckard is located in Woodford County
  • Jessamine
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jessamine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessamine
    • Jessamine is located in Jessamine County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Jessamine
    • From Keene to Jessamine
  • Catnip ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Catnip. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catnip
    • Catnip is located in Jessamine County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Catnip
    • From Keene to Catnip
  • South Elkhorn
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Elkhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Elkhorn
    • South Elkhorn is located in Fayette County
  • Wilmore
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Nicholasville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Brannon ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brannon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brannon
    • Brannon is located in Jessamine County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Brannon
    • From Keene to Brannon
  • Nonesuch
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nonesuch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nonesuch
    • Nonesuch is located in Woodford County
  • Fort Spring
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Spring
    • Fort Spring is located in Fayette County
  • Mortonsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mortonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mortonsville
    • Mortonsville is located in Woodford County
  • Hanly
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Hunter Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Town
      • Hunter Town is located in Woodford County
    • Pisgah
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
      • Pisgah is located in Woodford County
    • Union Mills
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Mills
      • Union Mills is located in Jessamine County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Keene. See our List of 1890's Communities around Keene.

Newspapers Published in Keene ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 159 newspapers that have been published in the area around Keene.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Keene, there are papers which were published within 15 miles [24.1 km]<7>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Keene.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Keene:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Keene. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Keene, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<7>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Keene) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Keene. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.9436, Longitude: -84.6432    









 

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