Eureka, Spencer County, Indiana
| Eureka | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Eureka  Eureka | |
| Coordinates: 37°52′50″N 87°12′54″W / 37.88056°N 87.21500°WCoordinates: 37°52′50″N 87°12′54″W / 37.88056°N 87.21500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Spencer |
| Township | Luce |
| Elevation[1] | 390 ft (120 m) |
| ZIP code | 47635 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-21592[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434247 |
Eureka is an unincorporated community in Luce Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
History
Eureka was laid out in 1858.[4] A post office was established at Eureka in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[5] Tradition has it the community was so named after a pioneer exclaimed "Eureka!" when he came upon the site.[6]
Geography
Eureka is located at 37°52′50″N 87°12′54″W / 37.88056°N 87.21500°W.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Eureka has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Eureka, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Goodspeed. 1885. p. 362.
- ↑ "Spencer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 127. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
..sighted the island at dawn and shouted "Eureka," which became the name of the settlement.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Eureka, Indiana
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