Kearney, MO
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About Kearney
- • Jesse James, the infamous outlaw, was born in Kearney, Missouri.
- • Legend says that the James-Younger Gang planned some robberies at the old Shirkey Hotel.
- • The railroad's expansion in the 1870s established Kearney as a vital shipping point.
- • Kearney once boasted a thriving silk manufacturing industry in the late 19th century.
- • The 1993 Great Flood caused widespread damage in Kearney and the surrounding areas.
- • Named for railroad official Thomas Kearney, it was established in 1872.
- • With over 10,000 residents, Kearney is smaller than nearby Liberty.
- • At 856 feet above sea level, the air is crisp and clean in Kearney.
- • Agriculture still plays a role, but many commute to the Kansas City metro area.
- • Kearney offers a comforting, small-town feel with friendly faces all around.
- • The Kansas City Chiefs, based nearby, won Super Bowl LVII in a thrilling finish.
- • Kearney High School has a strong tradition in Missouri high school football.