Kearney, Missouri is located in Clay County about 15 minutes north of Kansas City and has a population of 8,381. Each September, the city hosts an annual festival celebrating its distinction as the birthplace of outlaw Jesse James. The James farm with the original house and Jesse James’s burial site are a popular tourist attraction. The Kearney School District serves about 3,500 families in Kearney and northern Clay County.
Jesse James Birthplace is located in Kearney, MO on 21216 James Farm Road. Open year-round, this museum is home to the world's largest collection of James family artifacts. The museum is open Monday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Come check out this interesting part of history.