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Originally published in 1939
Some of this information may no longer be current and in that case is presented for historical interest only.
Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003
KEARNY, 25.7 miles (120 alt., 40,716 pop.), is known for a large proportion of Scottish residents and for its shipbuilding and other industries.
Lying between the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers, the town is fortunately
placed for commercial development. The 4-mile-wide meadow area along
the Hackensack is being developed into a new industrial section. On
higher ground along the highway are Kearny's homes, stores, and civic
enter.
The town's Scots, who came here originally to work in the mills, are active in the consumer cooperative movement; two retail stores are operated. The Scottish population also patronizes regularly the several fish-and-chips shops.
Kearny was named for Maj. Gen. Philip Kearny, brilliant cavalry officer
who lived in the town when he was not fighting. He lost his left arm in
the Mexican War, served with France against the Austrians in 1859, and
returned to lead the first New Jersey troops into the Civil War. He was
killed at Chantilly in 1862.
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