Kearney, MO

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.

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