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Kearny History
The town of Kearny was named in honor of
Stephen Watts Kearny, Brevet Major General U.S. Army.
At the outbreak of the Mexican war in 1846
President Polk directed Colonel Kearny to organize the so-called " Army of
the West" and lead it to Santa Fe for the United States and organized a
Civil Government.
dividing his forces near Socorro, New
Mexico and with Kit Carson serving as his guide, Kearny proceeded on the
long march to California with 100 dragoons.
The official log of this trip by Lt.
William H. Emory records under the dates of November 5th and 6th, 1846, that
the group camped near Winkelman, Arizona . On November 7, 1846, they
journeyed down the Gila River, passing near this marker and camped that
night at the junction of the Gila River and a creek named by Lt. Emory as
Mineral Creek on which the now famous mines of Ray, Arizona are located
General Kearny has often been called "the
Father of the United States Cavalry". Statesman as well as soldier, he
was military governor of New Mexico where he established a code of laws
known as the Kearny Code. This code has continued as a basis of the laws of
that state to this day. He was also military governor of California and two
great foreign cities, Vera Cruz and Mexico City.
General Kearny died in St. Louis, Missouri
at the age of 54 of fever contracted during his service in Mexico.
Stephen Watts Kearny, Brevet Major General
U.S. Army
Born 1794 ~ Died 1848
Kearny
Today
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Founded 1959 - present population approximately 3,000
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Existing facilities designed for an anticipated population of 6,000
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Not a
"Company Town"; all homes are individually owned and all businesses are
privately owned and managed
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Mayor-Council type of city government
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Municipal Swimming Pool and Recreation Areas
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Nine-hole Golf Course, Private Club, Guest play
invited
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Excellent place to live, a great place to retire
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Many
fine building and development sites available
Visit the town of Kearny's official website at
http://www.townofkearny.com for great
information on Kearny's local history and some outstanding photos and maps!
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