Earps

The term “Earps” refers to a family of notable figures in the history of the American West, particularly associated with the law enforcement and gunfighting culture of the late 19th century. The most famous member of this family is Wyatt Earp, a lawman and gambler who played a significant role in the events surrounding the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, in 1881. The Earp family, including Wyatt’s brothers Virgil and Morgan, were involved in various law enforcement activities and also had ties to notable historical figures and events of the Wild West era. The Earps have become emblematic of the frontier justice and rugged individualism associated with this period in American history, often depicted in literature, film, and popular culture.