A post office called Kensington was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965. The community was named after
Kensington, Pennsylvania.
Historic sites Kensington contains three properties or districts that are listed on the U.S.
National Register of Historic Places: •
Lane House (Kensington, Georgia) •
McLemore Cove Historic District •
Miller Brothers Farm ==References==