Name: Kearny

County: Johnson

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Longitude: 1064858W

Latitude: 443155N 

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Elevation:  4639/1414(ft/m)

Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

Near the site of old Fort Phil Kearny; town was named for General Philip Kearny.

Source: WPA

Named for its proximity to the site of Ft. Phil Kearny. In the past it has been spelled Kearney which is incorrect. The living descendents have made a formal request that the spelling be corrected hereafter.

Source: Annals 14(3)

Alternative Spellings: Kearney

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History:

Kearney (spelled Kearney) Post Office was established in September, 1881 and discontinued in August, 1882. It was re-established in June, 1887 and discontinued in May, 1936.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

Small country postoffice in Johnson County, 25 miles southeast of Sheridan, the nearest railroad point. Principal industry stockraising.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11

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