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Fairfax Nevada

Fairfax Nevada

Fairfax Nevada Overview

Fairfax was a mining district in Nye County, Nevada.

Learn more about Ghost Town in Nevada and Ghost Towns in the Southwest.

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

Click here to view our list of History of the Southwest – Books and Online Resources to learn more about our amazing area!

  • Tingley, Joseph V., Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Report 47 – Mining Districts of Nevada

Fairfax Nevada