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  1. History Pahrump was originally inhabited by the Southern Paiute. It was slowly inhabited by settlers in the late 19th century. They reportedly chose the name for Pahrump after the original Southern Paiute name Pah-Rimpi, or "Water Rock," so named because of the abundant artesian wells in the valley.

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    Like many slices of Nevada, Pahrump remains steeped in its Western frontier roots, and much of the land in Nye County is virtually unchanged from the time it was settled by European Americans in the 19th Century.
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    They reportedly chose the name for Pahrump after the original Southern Paiute name Pah-Rimpi, or "Water Rock," so named because of the abundant artesian wells in the valley. Because of the artesian wells, the new inhabitants of Pahrump Valley began a number of large ranch -style holdings, mostly over 1,000 acres (400 ha) in size.
    Pahrump was originally inhabited by the Southern Paiute. It was slowly inhabited by settlers in the late 19th century. They reportedly chose the name for Pahrump after the original Southern Paiute name Pah-Rimpi, or "Water Rock," so named because of the abundant artesian wells in the valley.
    Pahrump is the home of Ronald Wayne, the third co-founder of Apple Computer along with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Wayne relinquished his equity in Apple for $800 in 1976; he now lives a quiet lifestyle in Pahrump, selling stamps and rare coins. Retired actress June Kenney lived in Pahrump from 2010 to her death in 2021.
    "Dennis Hof, deceased brothel owner dubbed the 'Trump of Pahrump,' wins state assembly seat in Nevada". The Washington Post. ^ Meehan, Jeffrey (February 16, 2018). "Pahrump marked as extraterrestrial tourist destination".
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    Pahrump was originally inhabited by the Southern Paiute. It was slowly inhabited by settlers in the late 19th century. They reportedly chose the name for Pahrump after the original Southern Paiute name Pah-Rimpi, or "Water Rock," so named because of the abundant artesian wells in the valley. Because of the artesian … See more

    Pahrump is an unincorporated town located at the southernmost tip of Nye County, Nevada, United States, about 62 miles (100 km) west of See more

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    As of the census of 2000, there were 24,631 people, 10,153 households, and 7,127 families residing in the census-designated place (CDP) of Pahrump. The population density … See more

    Public education in Pahrump is administered by the Nye County School District. The district headquarters is in Pahrump.
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    Pahrump is served by Prime-TV affiliate KPVM-TV 25 It has ten digital channels 25.1 (PrimeTV), 25.2 (thisTV, 25.3 America's Voice See more

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    According to the United States Census Bureau, the census-designated place of Pahrump has a total area of 297.9 sq mi (771.5 km ), all of … See more

    Pahrump has an unincorporated town status, with a limited government that manages land-use planning, recreation, and fire, while … See more

    Notable businesses in the area include the Spring Mountain Motor Sports Ranch along with local area wineries including Sanders Family Winery and Pahrump Valley Winery. See more

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  4. WebLearn about the origins of Pahrump, Nevada, from the Southern Paiute Indians to the gold seekers, and how it became a fast-growing …

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