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