Keene

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kiːn/ Rhymes: -iːn Homophones: keen, Keane === Proper noun === Keene An English surname from Old English, a variant of Keen. A surname from Irish, a variant of Keane. A community in Otonabee-South Monaghan township, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada. A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Kern County, California; named for financier James P. Keene. A township in Adams County, Illinois. An unincorporated community in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. A minor city in Jessamine County, Kentucky; named for the city in New Hampshire. A township in Ionia County, Michigan. A township in Clay County, Minnesota. An unincorporated community in Kearney County, Nebraska. A city, the county seat of Cheshire County, New Hampshire; named for British diplomat Benjamin Keene. A town in Essex County, New York; named for the city in New Hampshire. An unincorporated community in McKenzie County, North Dakota. A township and unincorporated community therein, in Coshocton County, Ohio; named for the city in New Hampshire. A city in Johnson County, Texas. An unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia. An unincorporated community in the town of Buena Vista, Portage County, Wisconsin; named for early settlers Valentine and Kate Keene.