Eureka, Spencer County, Indiana

Eureka is an unincorporated community in Luce Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Eureka
Unincorporated community
Eureka
Eureka
Coordinates: 37°52′50″N 87°12′54″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountySpencer
TownshipLuce
Elevation390 ft (120 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
47635
Area code(s)812
FIPS code18-21592[2]
GNIS feature ID434247

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.

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
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Eureka, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  4. History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Goodspeed. 1885. p. 362.
  5. "Spencer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  6. 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.
  7. Climate Summary for Eureka, Indiana
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