Eureka, Spencer County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Eureka
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Spencer
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Luce
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:37.8806°N -87.215°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation Ft:390
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47635
Area Code:812
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-21592[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:434247

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

History

Eureka was laid out in 1858.[3] A post office was established at Eureka in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[4] Tradition has it the community was so named after a pioneer exclaimed "Eureka!" when he came upon the site.[5]

Geography

Eureka is located at 37.8806°N -87.215°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.[6]

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2016-07-09. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  3. Book: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present . 1885. Goodspeed. 362.
  4. Web site: Spencer County . Jim Forte Postal History . December 27, 2016 .
  5. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 127. ..sighted the island at dawn and shouted "Eureka," which became the name of the settlement..
  6. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=594335&cityname=Eureka%2C+Indiana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Eureka, Indiana