Kearney : Nebraska

Kearney is located on the Platte River in Buffalo County. It was named after Fort Kearny. Its strategic location on I-80 provides convenient access to important markets like Omaha-Lincoln, Denver, Kansas City, Des Moines, Wichita and Cheyenne.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Kearney covers a total area of 29.0 km² (11.2 mi²). 28.4 km² (11.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (1.96%) is water. It receives an annual precipitation of 24.3 inches with an average growing season of 159 days.

Elevation: 2153 feet

Land area: 11.0 square miles

Latitude: 40.70 N

Longitude: 99.08 W

Population: 28,958 as on 2005

Local festivals include:

    * Buffalo County Fair
    * Fiesta Kearney
    * Heritage Days
    * Wagons West Celebration

Attractions:

    * Fort Kearny State Historical Park
    * Children's Museum, Fort Kearney Museum
    * Museum of Nebraska Art
    * Trails & Rails Museum
    * Great Platte River Road Archway Monument