EUREKA

NAME: Eureka
COUNTY: Utah
ROADS: 2WD
Grid #: 4
CLIMATE: Cool winter with possible snow, warm summer.
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
Anytime.
COMMENTS: On highway 6.
REMAINS: A semi-ghost like Jerome, AZ.

Eureka was founded in 1870 when ore was found here. In 1871 the first permanent buildings were built. The TINTIC Mining District had been established in 1869 (named after a Ute Indian Chief named Tintic). A school was built in 1881. Eureka was known as one of the quietest mining towns in the west. In 1910 it was the 9th largest city in Utah. Its population was around 3500. Between 1930 and 1940 most the mines closed down because of water and low prices. The last major mine closed in 1957. Submitted by Bob Bezzant.


Eureka
Courtesy Bob Bezzant


Eureka
Courtesy Bob Bezzant


Eureka
Courtesy Bob Bezzant


Photo by Ashley Bigler/ Feb-2007


Photo by Ashley Bigler/ Feb-2007


Entering Eureka
Courtesy Patrick McGrane


 


Eureka
Courtesy Bob Bezzant


Eureka
Courtesy Dave D'Antonio


Eureka
Courtesy Dave D'Antonio


Eureka
Courtesy Dave D'Antonio


Eureka - Elevator Controls
Courtesy Dave D'Antonio


Main Street
Courtesy Patrick McGrane


Abandoned House
Courtesy Patrick McGrane


Eureka Cemetery
Courtesy Patrick McGrane

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