Kearny
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Town Of Kearny
History :
Kearny's roots begin in the early 1800s, as legendary Arizona explorer Father Kino sought out to convert the Apache Indian communities in the area to Christianity. In the late 1800s, Gen. Stephen W. Kearny set up camp near the Gila River, at the base of the Pinal Mountains. Kearny called the area hostile and uninhabitable. Fifty years later, that "uninhabitable area" became something quite the opposite.
The Town of Kearny was founded by the Kennecott Mining Company. The mine's operation had expanded so far, it was about to envelop the communities of Sonora, Ray, and Barcelona. Many of the residents of these small towns were miners with the company. To help the residents who were about to be displaced, Kennecott developed a planned community for the residents. The first of the new Kearnians moved into town in 1954.
Kearny, located in eastern Pinal County, is also one of the county's most unique towns. The Town is a planned community, with most streets elegantly lined with trees, and many houses have similar, yet inviting and unique construction. Properties are available for immediate occupation.
The Town has many ammenities, including a grocery store, hardware store, auto parts store, banking, ATM machines, pharmacy, and medical facilities. Kearny is equidistant to Phoenix and Tucson, approximately 1 1/2 hours away, however, the Phoenix metro area is easily accessed with a short hour drive. Kearny is also 30 minutes away from Globe, southern Gila County's largest city.
Along with the friendly ambiance, Kearny is nestled at the base of the Pinal Mountain Range. The location provides prime opportunities for some of the best outdoor recreation in the State. Kearny has even developed an ATV, hiking, horseback, and picnic trail to help facilitate safe outdoor recreation, also known as "eco-tourism."
Kearny's roots begin in the early 1800s, as legendary Arizona explorer Father Kino sought out to convert the Apache Indian communities in the area to Christianity. In the late 1800s, Gen. Stephen W. Kearny set up camp near the Gila River, at the base of the Pinal Mountains. Kearny called the area hostile and uninhabitable. Fifty years later, that "uninhabitable area" became something quite the opposite.
The Town of Kearny was founded by the Kennecott Mining Company. The mine's operation had expanded so far, it was about to envelop the communities of Sonora, Ray, and Barcelona. Many of the residents of these small towns were miners with the company. To help the residents who were about to be displaced, Kennecott developed a planned community for the residents. The first of the new Kearnians moved into town in 1954.
Kearny, located in eastern Pinal County, is also one of the county's most unique towns. The Town is a planned community, with most streets elegantly lined with trees, and many houses have similar, yet inviting and unique construction. Properties are available for immediate occupation.
The Town has many ammenities, including a grocery store, hardware store, auto parts store, banking, ATM machines, pharmacy, and medical facilities. Kearny is equidistant to Phoenix and Tucson, approximately 1 1/2 hours away, however, the Phoenix metro area is easily accessed with a short hour drive. Kearny is also 30 minutes away from Globe, southern Gila County's largest city.
Along with the friendly ambiance, Kearny is nestled at the base of the Pinal Mountain Range. The location provides prime opportunities for some of the best outdoor recreation in the State. Kearny has even developed an ATV, hiking, horseback, and picnic trail to help facilitate safe outdoor recreation, also known as "eco-tourism."