Eureka, Mining settlement in Eureka County, Nevada, United States
Located at an elevation of 1,975 meters, Eureka contains preserved structures from the 1800s along the main street of this mountain community.
The settlement experienced rapid growth after silver ore discovery in 1864, reaching a population of 10,000 residents by 1878 during the mining peak.
The Eureka Opera House from 1880 continues to function as a performance center, representing the entertainment traditions of Nevada mining communities.
The town maintains essential services through an all-volunteer fire department and operates as the administrative center of Eureka County.
The Eureka Sentinel Museum, located in an 1879 newspaper building, displays equipment and documents from early Nevada mining operations.
Location: Eureka County
Elevation above the sea: 1,975 m
Website: http://co.eureka.nv.us
GPS coordinates: 39.51170,-115.96200
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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