About this property
Fort Kearny was a historic outpost of the United States Army founded in 1848 in the Western United States during the middle and late 19th century. The fort was named after Colonel and later General Stephen Watts Kearny. The outpost was located along the Oregon Trail near Kearney, Nebraska. The town of Kearney took its name from the fort. The "e" was added to Kearny by postmen who consistently misspelled the town name.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71000485. It was listed on July 1, 1971.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Kearney listed on the National Register?
Fort Kearney was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Fort Kearney?
Fort Kearney is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Kearney?
The period of significance for Fort Kearney is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1848.
Can I research the history near Fort Kearney?
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