Fairview

Earp's Brother

State: Nevada County: Churchill County Founded: 1906 Abandoned: 1920 Peak Population: 2,000

Fairview had 2,000 residents after the 1906 gold strike. Virgil Earp (Wyatt's brother) served as deputy here. A famous bank robbery occurred in 1909. Stone ruins and foundations remain in the desert.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Spring-Fall

Difficulty: Moderate (remote)

Time Needed: 2-3 hours

Quick Facts

  • Virgil Earp deputy
  • 1909 bank robbery
  • 2,000 residents

Location

Address: Fairview, NV

Coordinates: 39.3667, -118.2167