Kearney, County seat city in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
Kearney spans across 13 square miles of Nebraska plains, with Interstate 80 running through its center at an elevation of 656 meters.
The city emerged from a railroad settlement in 1871, growing rapidly after its designation as Buffalo County's administrative center in 1874.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney shapes the educational landscape while contributing to numerous art exhibitions and theatrical productions throughout the year.
The Kearney Regional Airport connects travelers to major cities, while the city website provides digital services for permits and municipal payments.
A spelling error by postal workers added an extra 'e' to Kearny, creating the current name that distinguishes this Nebraska municipality.
Location: Buffalo County
Elevation above the sea: 656 m
Website: http://cityofkearney.org
GPS coordinates: 40.70000,-99.08333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25
Fort Kearny
9 km
Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
5.1 km
Pioneer Village
24.5 km
Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles
55.4 km
The Great Platte River Road Archway
5.1 km
Museum of Nebraska Art
191 m
Dobytown
7.2 km
George W. Frank House
2.1 km
Salem Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church
28.6 km
Kearney County Courthouse
25.1 km
George Meisner House
30.9 km
Kinner House
38.4 km
Saint Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church
1 km
Meisner Bank Building
30.8 km
Minden United States Post Office
25.2 km
Ira Webster Olive House
55.9 km
Dr. A.O. Thomas House
927 m
John Barnd House
937 m
Phelps County Courthouse
37.8 km
W. T. Thorne Building
25 km
Fort Theatre
291 m
Eddie Eugene and Harriet Cotton Carpenter Farmstead
19.8 km
John J. and Lenora Bartlett House
1.6 km
Hanson-Downing House
781 m
Klehm House
933 m
World Theatre
192 m
Tobin Indian Raid Historical Marker
35.8 km
Turkey Creek Bridge
50 kmReviews
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