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In 1856, David T. Duncan and W.R. Cave established a community they called Centerville. Centerville was located in the southeast section of today’s Kearney. A few years later, the arrival of the railroad solidified nearby Kansas City as a primary economic hub of the region. Related to the increased traffic to Kansas City was the establishment of another community near Centerville. This new community, founded around the Kansas City and Cameron Railroad, was called Kearney. Kearney and Centerville naturally grew together as the railroad increased the flow of people and commerce through the region. In 1869, Kearney, inclusive of the Centerville community, incorporated.

Today, Kearney is growing quickly. Home seekers are recognizing the appeal of the Kearney lifestyle and developers are responding with new residential neighborhoods. The result is a mix of country and suburban, old-fashioned values with new, modern living. With its lifestyle and accessible location, Kearney is ready to take advantage of a prosperous future.

Landmarks in the region include The Jesse James Farm and Watkins Woolen Mill State Park. The James Farm earned national recognition in 1995, when scientists exhumed James’ body to conform his identity by way of DNA testing. There is a museum on site, holding a collection of James family artifacts, including the base of James’ tombstone.

The Watkins Woolen Mill State Park is a tribute to our country’s only surviving 1860s woolen mill. Restoration efforts have returned the mill, the home on the estate, and several outbuildings to the condition they held in the 1870s. Today, visitors can take a trip back in time with a guided tour or just simply enjoy the park’s expansive grounds.