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<li>[[Hazen]] – Unincorporated</li>
<li>[[Lahontan]] – Unincorporated</li>
<li>[[Stillwater]] – Unincorporated</li>
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'''Churchill County''' is a rural county in western [[Nevada]], known for its strong agricultural roots, military presence, and geothermal development. As of the 2020 census, the population was just over 25,000, with most residents living in or near [[Fallon, Nevada|Fallon]], the county seat.<ref name="USCensus">U.S. Census Bureau. ''QuickFacts: Churchill County, Nevada''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/churchillcountynevada</ref>
'''Churchill County''' is located in western [[Nevada]] and is known for its deep agricultural roots, military installations, and high desert landscape. As of the 2020 Census, the county had a population of approximately 25,500.<ref name="census">U.S. Census Bureau. ''QuickFacts: Churchill County, Nevada''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/churchillcountynevada</ref>


The county was established in 1861 and named after Mexican-American War hero Sylvester Churchill. Today, it's a hub for **dairy farming**, **alfalfa production**, and **military aviation**, thanks to the presence of [[Naval Air Station Fallon]]—home to the Navy’s elite TOPGUN training program.<ref name="NASFallon">U.S. Navy. ''Naval Air Station Fallon Overview''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrsw/installations/nas_fallon.html</ref>
Established in 1861 and named after Mexican-American War hero Sylvester Churchill, the county’s seat and largest city is [[Fallon]]. It serves as a regional center for agriculture, particularly alfalfa production and cattle ranching, and is home to **Naval Air Station Fallon**, the primary training facility for U.S. Navy fighter pilots and the home of the TOPGUN program.<ref name="navy">U.S. Navy. ''Naval Air Station Fallon''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrsw/installations/nas_fallon.html</ref>


Churchill County also hosts key natural and ecological areas, including the [[Lahontan Reservoir]] and [[Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge]], attracting birders, kayakers, and off-grid adventurers alike.
Churchill County also features notable water and wildlife assets, including the **Carson River**, **Lahontan Reservoir**, and **Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge**, which is internationally recognized for migratory bird habitat.
 
The local economy is supported by **farming**, **military operations**, **renewable energy**, and **rural tourism**. Educational needs are served by the [[Churchill County School District]] and the [[Western Nevada College]] Fallon campus.


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Latest revision as of 20:55, 8 May 2025

Cities and Towns in Churchill County

Churchill County is located in western Nevada and is known for its deep agricultural roots, military installations, and high desert landscape. As of the 2020 Census, the county had a population of approximately 25,500.[1]

Established in 1861 and named after Mexican-American War hero Sylvester Churchill, the county’s seat and largest city is Fallon. It serves as a regional center for agriculture, particularly alfalfa production and cattle ranching, and is home to **Naval Air Station Fallon**, the primary training facility for U.S. Navy fighter pilots and the home of the TOPGUN program.[2]

Churchill County also features notable water and wildlife assets, including the **Carson River**, **Lahontan Reservoir**, and **Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge**, which is internationally recognized for migratory bird habitat.

The local economy is supported by **farming**, **military operations**, **renewable energy**, and **rural tourism**. Educational needs are served by the Churchill County School District and the Western Nevada College Fallon campus.


References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau. QuickFacts: Churchill County, Nevada. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/churchillcountynevada
  2. U.S. Navy. Naval Air Station Fallon. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrsw/installations/nas_fallon.html