The city of Kearney, Nebraska is the county seat of Buffalo County, and home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. When the community was first settled, it was located two miles southeast of its current location, and known as Dobytown. The city was later moved to be closer to Fort Kearny, a U.S. Army post along the Oregon Trail, and renamed Kearney, for the fort, which had been named for Colonel Stephen W. Kearny, who was later promoted to general. The extra “e” was probably a clerical error by the post office, but it stuck. Kearney is situated north of the Platte River, southwest of Gibbon. Settlement of the town began in 1871, when the Reverend and Mrs. Collins entered a homestead claim there, and their home became known as Junction House, the site of the town’s first post office, school district, and church service. Prior to that time, settlers passed the area along the Oregon Trail.
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Provides general and governmental information about the city of Kearney. Offers access to city council activities and services. Includes community maps, events calendar, city news and public notices.
http://www.cityofkearney.org/
Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce
Provides chamber information and details on all businesses serving the people of Kearney. Includes membership information, calendar of events, chamber activities, resources and community profile.
http://www.kearneycoc.org/
Publishes news articles, photos and videos about the city. Includes local sports reports, a way to subscribe and local classifieds and obituaries.
http://www.kearneyhub.com/
The Internet Service provider for the city of Kearney, Nebraska offers a portal of information about the city, including its pioneering history, vital statistics, and area attractions.
http://www.kearney.net/
Formed for the purpose of promoting the area of Kearney, Nebraska for tourism, the organization offers a guide to local events, restaurants, lodging facilities, and events. Several photographs are included.
http://visitkearney.org/
