Map of Eureka city, Kansas

Eureka is a city in and the county seat of Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,332.

Eureka city overview:
Name:Eureka city
LSAD Code:25
LSAD Description:city (suffix)
State:Kansas
County:Greenwood County
Founded:1857
Incorporated:1870
Elevation:1,079 ft (329 m)
Total Area:2.29 sq mi (5.93 km²)
Land Area:2.29 sq mi (5.93 km²)
Water Area:0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:2,332
Population Density:1,000/sq mi (390/km²)
ZIP code:67045
Area code:620
FIPS code:2021800
Website:eurekaks.org

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Location of Eureka in Kansas.

History

The first settlement at Eureka was in 1857. The first post office in Eureka was established in August 1858. Eureka was laid out in 1867, and it was incorporated in 1870. The city is named from the Greek expression Eureka, meaning “I have found it”.

2016 tornado

An EF2 tornado struck Eureka on July 7, 2016 at 9:45 pm. Over 143 total structures, including at least 50 homes, businesses, a nursing home, and grain elevator were damaged. No people were injured.

2018 tornado

An EF3 tornado struck Eureka on June 26, 2018 at 7:21 pm (daylight). A total of 175 structures were damaged or destroyed. 78 homes were damaged (12 not livable, 10 totaled), and 8 people were injured.

Eureka Road Map

Road map of Eureka
Road map of Eureka

Eureka city Satellite Map

Satellite map of Eureka
Satellite map of Eureka

Geography

Eureka is located along the Fall River at 37°49′22″N 96°17′22″W / 37.82278°N 96.28944°W / 37.82278; -96.28944 (37.822745, −96.289583). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.28 square miles (5.91 km), all of it land.

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.

See also

Map of Kansas State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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Map of Greenwood County, Kansas
Greenwood County (county code GW) is a county located in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 6,016. Its county seat and most populous city is Eureka. Greenwood County overview: Name: Greenwood County FIPS code: 20-073 State: Kansas Founded: August 25, 1855 Named for: ... Read more
Map of Greenwood County, Kansas

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