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Eureka
Saint Louis County, Missouri

ZipCodes
63025




Page Contents for Eureka, Missouri

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Schools.

Miscellany



Statistics & Facts

The Missouri state capital is Jefferson City.
The population of Eureka is approximately 8,957 (2005), 10189 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 1,601 (1990), 3474 (2010).
The amount of land area in Eureka is 24.092 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Eureka is 10.1 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.159 sq kilometers.
The distance from Eureka to Washington DC is 773 miles.
The distance to the Missouri state capital is 87 miles. (as the crow flies)
Eureka is positioned 38.50 degrees north of the equator and 90.64 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Eureka per capita income is 13,446 .
Eureka median income is $ 74,301 (2000).
The Eureka median home price is $ 141,500 (2000).
The average winter temperature is 28.0 degrees F.
The average spring temperature is 54.8 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 78.4 degrees F.
The average fall temperature is 56.8 degrees F.

Location

about 29 miles from St. Louis in eastern Missouri. Nearby communities include Wildwood, Byrnes Mill, Pacific, Ellisville, Scotsdale, Parkdale, High Ridge and Clarkson Valley Valley.
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History & History Related Items

A railroad man called out "Eureka" when he saw the land where Eureka would be developed. It had few rocks and little dirt to move causing him to rejoice and yell out the word.

Here is a history page for Eureka.
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The founding of Eureka

1858

The incorporation of Eureka

1954


Attractions

Eureka has been known for a very long time as an antique lovers dream. There are over 30 Antique Shops, Specialty Cafe's, and unique gift shops, such as "The Angel's Garden," located in the Old Town District. Six Flags and the New Hurricane Harbor Water theme park are on the Western edge of the community. Old Town is located on the South eastern edge of the community.

Six Flags over Mid-America
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Eureka City Government

City of Eureka
100 City Hall Dr.
P.O. Box 125
Eureka, Missouri 63025
Phone (636) 938-5233
Fax# (636) 938-4080

Eureka has a Mayor/Board of Aldermen form of government

Eureka Chamber

Eureka Chamber of Commerce
312 N. Central Avenue
Eureka, MO 63025
Mailing:
P.O. Box 11
Eureka, MO 63025
Phone: 636-938-6062
Fax: 636-938-9983

Eureka Organizations

Eureka Chamber of Commerce
312 N. Central Avenue
Eureka, MO 63025
Mailing:
P.O. Box 11
Eureka, MO 63025
Phone: 636-938-6062
Fax: 636-938-9983

Eureka Schools

Eureka is part of the Rockwood kSchool District.

Rockwood School District
111 East North Street
Eureka, Missouri 63025
Phone: 636-938-2200
Serving all or parts of Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Ellisville, Eureka, Fenton, Manchester, Wildwood and Winchester Eureka

Miscellany

The population of Eureka was:
1995 - 5,000
2000 - 7,676
2005 - 8,957

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