In 1898, Virgil Earp claimed 160 acres in Arizona after surviving O.K. Corral
Virgil Earp, known for surviving the infamous O.K. Corral gunfight, embraced a new beginning as a homesteader in Arizona. Claiming 160 acres near Prescott through the federal homesteading process, his prior service in the Civil War lessened his residency obligation to just two years. By 1900, he secured his property title, stepping into a life that diverged significantly from his days as a…
After surviving the infamous O.K. Corral gunfight in 1881, former Tombstone lawman Virgil Earp found himself in a new phase of life in 1898. Having completed the homesteading requirements in just two years due to his service in the Union Army, Earp claimed 160 acres of land near Prescott, Arizona. This marked a significant departure from his years as a frontier lawman and Civil War veteran, as he transitioned from a soldier and lawman to a homesteader.
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