Listen "Kearny Memorial Park and the Philip Kearny Statue"
Episode Synopsis
Major General Philip Kearny most likely never visited Muskegon and probably had never even heard of it; however, his fame as a military leader would inspire those of Muskegon to honor him in several ways including creating a memorial park in his honor. On our episode today we go into the life of Philip Kearny and the how and why a statue and a park of him were created in Muskegon.
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