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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 frontier lawman.

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