Historedia
Person

Wyatt Earp

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1876–1881

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Wyatt Earp, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Wyatt Earp takes up policing work in Dodge City under Marshal Larry Deger

    1876

    Role: Assistant Marshal

    1. May 1876 · Dodge CityAppointment as Assistant Marshal

      Wyatt Earp was appointed assistant marshal in Dodge City under Marshal Lawrence Deger in May 1876, following his move from Wichita.

  2. Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the ambush of Virgil Earp

    1881

    Role: Lawman

    1. October 26, 1881 · Tombstone, ArizonaGunfight at the O.K. Corral

      Lawmen confronted Cowboys in Tombstone on October 26, 1881, resulting in deaths among the Cowboys.

    2. December 28, 1881 · Tombstone, ArizonaAmbush of Virgil Earp

      Virgil Earp was ambushed in Tombstone on December 28, 1881, losing the use of his left arm.

Sources

  1. Wyatt Earp Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  2. Virgil Earp Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-10
  3. Gunfight at the O.K. Corral Wikipedia