Fairfax Nevada
Fairfax Nevada Overview
Fairfax was a mining district in Nye County, Nevada.
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Year Established/Founded
Unknown at this time.
Fairfax Nevada History
There is nothing out there except for Tingley’s reference. Nothing in the newspapers, mining databases, etc. We love a good hunt and will hopefully find information and update this article to share.
Mines
Silver and gold.
Railroads
Unknown at this time.
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Post Office
None
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Newspaper
None
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The Population of Fairfax Nevada
Unknown at this time.
Elevation
Unknown at this time.
Location
From Tingley:
Production is credited from the Chickasas and Rhyolite claims, but the exact location is unknown.
GPS Coordinates
Unknown at this time.
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Photos and Videos
None at this tine.
References Used
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- Tingley, Joseph V., Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Report 47 – Mining Districts of Nevada