Fallon, County seat in Churchill County, Nevada.
The city extends across 3.65 square miles (9.45 square kilometers) of Nevada desert terrain, located 60 miles (97 kilometers) east of Reno at 3,960 feet (1,207 meters) elevation.
The settlement began when travelers during the California Gold Rush established a rest point after crossing the Carson River in the mid-nineteenth century. The Carson-Truckee Project and Lahontan Dam later transformed the surrounding territory into irrigated farmland starting in the early twentieth century.
Agriculture defines the local economy, with alfalfa, barley, and cantaloupe production establishing the community as a farming center in western Nevada's desert environment.
Access follows U.S. Route 50 and State Route 95, which connect the area to Reno and other regional destinations. Naval Air Station Fallon lies on the southern outskirts but remains closed to civilian visitors except during special public events.
The downtown Maine Street district received National Register of Historic Places recognition in 2019 for its collection of early twentieth-century commercial structures that document small-town development in the irrigation era.
Location: Churchill County
Elevation above the sea: 1,207 m
Website: https://fallonnevada.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.47280,-118.77900
Latest update: December 11, 2025 23:43
Salmon Creek Railroad
3.7 km
Oats Park Grammar School
1 km
Harmon School
8.1 km
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
464 m
Churchill County Jail
299 m
Churchill County Courthouse
299 m
Fallon City Hall
248 m
Robert L. Douglass House
313 m
The Cottage Schools
441 m
Maine Street Historic District
155 m
Oles Pond
7.4 km
S Line Reservoir Beach
5.4 km
North American RA-5C Vigilante
7.5 km
Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat
8 km
Installation artwork, Work of art
2.7 km
Vought A-7B Corsair II
7.5 km
Douglas A-4B Skyhawk
7.5 km
Douglas AD-4B Skyraider
7.5 km
Bell HH-1N Iroquois
7.5 km
Oats Park Arts Center
919 m
Bell UH-1B Iroquois
8 km
Fallon Golf Course
3.2 km
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
8 km
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
8 km
McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
8 km
Grumman A-6E Intruder
8 km
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29
8 km
WSK-Mielec Lim-5
8 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes