Keene, Administrative center in Cheshire County, United States
Located in southwestern New Hampshire, Keene stretches across 37.3 square miles of land at an elevation of 148 meters above sea level.
The settlement began in 1736 as Upper Ashuelot and received its current name in 1753 to honor British diplomat Sir Benjamin Keene.
The Pumpkin Festival attracts thousands of visitors each year, contributing to the record for most lit jack-o'-lanterns displayed in one location.
The city offers numerous educational institutions, including Keene State College and Antioch University New England, serving as the region's academic center.
Twenty Protestant churches stand within city limits, reflecting the strong religious heritage of this New England community.
Location: Cheshire County
Inception: 1736
Elevation above the sea: 148 m
Website: http://ci.keene.nh.us
GPS coordinates: 42.93361,-72.27806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:25
Monadnock Region
3.2 km
Ashuelot River
4.5 km
Stone Arch Bridge
3 km
Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
10.5 km
Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge
5.3 km
Carleton Bridge
8.8 km
Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music
9.6 km
West Swanzey Covered Bridge
8 km
Gilsum Stone Arch Bridge
11.8 km
Sawyer Tavern
3.2 km
Wyman Tavern
959 m
Slate Covered Bridge
10.9 km
Beaver Mills
407 m
Colony House
359 m
Elliot Mansion
870 m
Buckminster-Kingsbury Farm
7.2 km
Cheshire County Courthouse
171 m
Dr. Daniel Adams House
961 m
Noah Cooke House
5.1 km
John Adams Homestead-Wellscroft
10.6 km
Smith-Mason Farm
9.9 km
Golden Rod Grange No. 114
6.8 km
Willard Homestead
10 km
Dinsmoor-Hale House
681 m
Mason-Watkins House
7.7 km
Colonial Theatre
214 m
Christian Hill Road Bridge
7.9 km
Old Stone Arch Bridge
3.7 kmReviews
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