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Kearney ( / ˈkɑːrni / KARR-nee) [4] is the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. [5] The population was 33,790 in the 2020 census, making it the 5th most populous city in Nebraska. [6] It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
With comfortable, premium lodging, eclectic shopping, and a variety of locally-owned craft food and drink options, Kearney has something for everyone. By day, you’ll find rich history, outdoor adventure, and some of America’s most unique attractions.
Kearney, city, seat (1874) of Buffalo county, south-central Nebraska, U.S. It lies on the north bank of the Platte River, about 130 miles (210 km) west of Lincoln. Pawnee Indians were early inhabitants of the area. The city was founded in 1871 at the junction of the Burlington and Missouri River.
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Dec 3, 2021 · Top Things to Do in Kearney, Nebraska: See Tripadvisor's 17,068 traveller reviews and photos of 58 things to do when in Kearney.
Learn more about their lifestyle inside the period buildings of Fort Kearny State Historical Park, the first fort built to protect travelers on the Oregon Trail. Or, take your pick—from the Kearney Area Children's Museum to the Classic Car Collection to the Museum of Nebraska Art.
Jun 6, 2022 · Kearney is the seat of Buffalo County, located in the south-central state of Nebraska, United States. It is the fifth most populous city in the state, having a population of 33,790. The city was founded in 1871 at the junction of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad.