The birthplace of Jesse James, Kearney, Missouri is in Clay County. The first settlement in what is now Kearney was in the southeastern part of the town, and known as Centerville, which was settled in 1856. In 1867, John Lawrence laid out another settlement around the newly constructed Kansas City and Cameron Railroad, which later built the Hannibal Bridge. This new town was named Kearney, for Charles E. Kearney, the railroad president. Kearney and Centerville were merged when Kearney was incorporated in 1869. The railroad now operates as the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad. Jesse James was born on his parent's farm in northeast Kearney on September 5, 1847. Jesse James formed the James-Younger gang in 1866 and, after his death at the hands of Robert Ford, he was buried on his farm, although his body is now interred in Mt. Olivet Cemetery n Kearney. Liberty is southwest of Kearney, while Smithville is west, Plattsburg is northwest, Lathrop is north, Vibbard east, and Elkhorn to the southeast.
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Chartered by the Kearney, Missouri Trinity Lutheran Church, Troop 360 is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. A general overview of scouting is provided, along with a meeting schedule, event calendar, and leadership contacts.
http://www.troop-360.org/
The official municipal web site posts news and special notices, meeting calendars, agendas, and minutes, as well as contacts for the city's administrative and departmental offices. A guide to local facilities and services is included.
http://www.ci.kearney.mo.us/
Features detailed descriptions and a photo gallery of this Kearney hotel. Also includes services, amenities, and a rate checking utility.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-kearney-missouri-MO223
Displays pictures of the accommodations and the common areas, a map of the Kearney area with directions to the hotel, and local points of interest.
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-kearney-missouri-MO080
The organization was formed in the late 1970s to restore and maintain the farm once owned by the outlaw Jesse Woodson James, who is buried in Kearney, Missouri. General information about the organization and the farm is put forward, with photographs, research information, and a journal.
http://www.jessejames.org/
Headquartered in Kearney, Missouri, the public school system provides a PK-12th grade curriculum through several campuses, including Dogwood Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School, Kearney Elementary School, Southview Elementary School, Kearney Middle School, Kearney Junior High School, and Kearney High School, each of which are highlighted here, with a district calendar and administrative contacts.
http://www.ksdr1.net/
Sponsored by the Kearney 1st Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Kearney, Missouri youth organization is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. Meeting locations and schedules, a calendar of events, and information about scouting in general, becoming an Eagle Scout, and its 11 year-old scout program, its Varsity team, and Venturing crew are put forward.
http://www.kearneyscouts.com/
The non-profit business membership organization is made up of business owners and others from Kearney, Missouri and the surrounding region. Membership policies, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events are posted, along with general information about the city.
http://www.kearneychamber.org/
The animal hospital in Kearney, Missouri offers medical and surgical veterinary services for companion animals, horses, and livestock. Directions to the facility, an overview of its services, office hours and appointment policies are posted, along with educational articles and other resources.
http://www.longveterinaryclinic.com/
In operation since 1988, the veterinary medical facility offers basic veterinary care, boarding, and grooming services for pets in the Kearney, Missouri region. Its location, staff, hours of operation, and appointment policies are stated.
http://www.animalclinickearney.com/