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Kearney / ˈ k ɑːr n i / is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States.The population per the 2020 U.S. census was 10,404. [4] The city was the birthplace of Jesse James, and there is an annual festival in the third weekend of September to recognize the outlaw. [5]
The following people were either born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with the city of Kearney, Missouri. Pages in category "People from Kearney, Missouri" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
James Brothers' House and Farm, also known as the Birthplace of Jesse James, is a historic home and farm complex located near Kearney, Clay County, Missouri.The original log section of the farmhouse was built about 1822; it was later enlarged with a wood-frame addition to form a "T"-plan dwelling.
Along with the Simpson family, The Simpsons includes a large array of characters: co-workers, teachers, family friends, extended relatives, townspeople, local celebrities. The creators originally intended many of these characters as one-time jokesters or for fulfilling needed functions in the town.
Kearney Township is an inactive township in Clay County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [ 1 ] Kearney Township was erected in 1872, taking its name from Kearney, Missouri .
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Joyner-Kersee is a philanthropist in children's education, racial equality and women's rights. [25] She is a founder of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, which encourages young people in East St. Louis to pursue athletics and academics. [ 25 ]
I appreciate the link to your source for the name. The first president of Hannibal & St. Joseph was Charles E. Kearney. Since the town owes its existence to the Hannibal & St. Joseph, it would seem logical the town was named for him rather than some place in Nebraska (which involved a spelling name change itself).