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Pella is home to one of the most well-known figures of the Old West. As a young boy, Wyatt Earp and his family moved to Pella in 1849, and the they lived in the area until 1864.
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The boyhood home of Wyatt Earp and his family still stands in its original location as part of the Pella Historical Village. The Wyatt Earp Experience is open for self-guided audio tours.
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Each year, Pella Historical Museums hosts Wyatt Earp Day, celebrating the life and times of Pella's most infamous resident.
Wyatt Earp
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