19. Kemoo Farms


Kemoo Farm started in 1909 as a pig farm north of Schofield Barracks, and later moved to its present location across from Macomb Gate. Properly pronounced "kay-moe-o" in Hawaiian, "Kemoo" means lizard or reptile. The farm expanded in 1919 to include a milk depot, and later added an ice cream parlor, coffee shop and market. The farm was discontinued in 1934 and a dining room added in 1935. In 1920, a young soldier by the name of Leo B Rodby took a part time job at the farm and in 1930 he bought controlling interest in the corporation. Today, Leo Rodby’s son still operates the business.


Kemoo Farms

SCHOFIELD HISTORICAL MAP INDEX
1. Div. Headquarters 2. Richardson Pool 3. Golf Course
4. Horse Stables 5. Kolekole Pass 6. Post Cemetery
7. Stockade 8. Ralston Field 9. Post Office
10. Pineapple Limited 11. Boxing Bowl 12. Post Theater
13. Chapel 14. Soldiers Barracks 15. Post Exchange
16. Museum 17. Officers Quarters 18. Post Gates
19. Kemoo Farms 20. Officers Club 21. Hospital



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