Fort Kearny
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. It lies 11 mi north of Minden. Around it, Pioneer Village (10 mi) comes first on our list.
A landmark, 11 mi north of Minden
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Hastings, 32 miles east. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 25" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Kearney Regional (EAR) has airline service, about 5 miles from Fort Kearny.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
A visit to Fort Kearny can follow the seasons below.
Fort Kearny
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. A portion of the original site is preserved as Fort Kearny State Historical Park by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
- Type
- Landmark
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1971)
- Wikipedia readers
- 13K a year
Nights near Fort Kearny
Lodging nearby is in Hastings (18) and Holdrege (4).
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Fort Kearny
Other well-known places within 54 miles.
110 mi MuseumPioneer Village
25 mi MuseumMuseum of Nebraska Art
39 mi MuseumHeartland Museum of Military Vehicles
53 mi MuseumRobert Henri MuseumPhoto credits
Pioneer Village: Rolf Blauert Dk4hb, Public domain · Museum of Nebraska Art: Ammodramus, Public domain · Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles: en:User:Cburnett, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Robert Henri Museum: Doncram, CC BY-SA 4.0
Fort Kearny: what to know
What town is Fort Kearny near?
Minden, NE, about 11 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Fort Kearny?
May, June and September, with highs of 72–83°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Kearny?
Kearney Regional (EAR), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Eppley Airfield (OMA), about 168 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Kearny?
Hastings (32 mi, 18 places to stay) and Holdrege (25 mi, 4 places to stay).
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