Eureka, Kansas
Eureka is a city Greenwood County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is also the county seat of Greenwood County. In 2020, 2,332 people lived there.[4]
City and County seat | |
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 Location within Greenwood County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°49′34″N 96°17′20″W / 37.82611°N 96.28889°WCoordinates: 37°49′34″N 96°17′20″W / 37.82611°N 96.28889°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Platted | 1867 |
| Incorporated | 1870 [2] |
| Named for | Eureka |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,332 |
| • Density | 1,018.3/sq mi (393.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67045 |
| FIPS code | 20-21800 |
| GNIS ID | 485572[1] |
| Website | eurekaks.org |
History
In 1857, the first settlement at Eureka was built.[5] The first post office in Eureka was created in August 1858.[6] Eureka was laid out in 1867, and it was incorporated in 1870.[5] The city is named after the Greek expression Eureka, meaning "I have found it".[7]
2016 tornado
An EF2 tornado hit Eureka on July 7, 2016 at 9:45 pm. More than 143 total buildings, including at least 50 homes, businesses, a nursing home, and grain elevator, were damaged. No people were injured.[8][9][10]
2018 tornado
An EF3 tornado hit Eureka on June 26, 2018 at 7:21 pm (daylight). 175 buildings were damaged or destroyed. 78 homes were damaged (12 not livable, 10 totaled). 8 people were injured.[11]
Geography
Eureka is at 37°49′22″N 96°17′22″W / 37.82278°N 96.28944°W (37.822745, −96.289583).[12] The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 2.29 square miles (5.93 km2). All of it is land.[3]
Climate
Eureka has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Eureka has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[13]
People
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,127 | ||
| 1890 | 2,259 | 100.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,091 | −7.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,333 | 11.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,606 | 11.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,698 | 41.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,803 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,958 | 4.1% | |
| 1960 | 4,055 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,576 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,425 | −4.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,974 | −13.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,914 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,633 | −9.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 2,332 people, 1,038 households, and 568 families living in Eureka. Of the households, 65.8% owned their home and 34.2% rented their home.
The median age was 44.9 years. Of the people, 89.6% were White, 1.0% were Asian, 0.6% were Native American, 0.6% were Black, 1.0% were from some other race, and 7.2% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the people.[4][14]
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 2,633 people, 1,171 households, and 663 families living in Eureka.[15]
Transportation
Airport
Eureka Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport. It is two nautical miles (4 km) north of the central business district of Eureka.[16]
Famous people
- Jim Brothers (1941–2013) – figurative sculptor.
- Charles Errickson (1897–1985) – head football coach at Ottawa University, head football and basketball coach at Washburn University
- John Erickson (1863–1946) – 8th Governor of Montana, United States Senator, practiced law in Eureka.
- Lamon Harkness (1850–1915) – Businessman and Standard Oil heir.
- Fred Jackson (1868–1931) – U.S. Representative from Kansas.
- Kathy Patrick – author, founder of Pulpwood Queens book club.
- Tyrel Reed (1989) – basketball player who played for the University of Kansas.
- Wes Santee (1932–2010) – middle distance runner.
- Bob Whittaker (1939) – U.S. Representative from Kansas 1979 to 1991; born in Eureka.[17]
- John Woods (1911–1950) – United States Army master sergeant, executioner at Nuremberg Trials.
Eureka, Kansas Media
Eureka Post Office (NRHP) (2017)
Eureka Carnegie Library (NRHP) (2017)
Congregational Church (2012)
Greenwood Hotel (NRHP) (2012)
Benny's Westside Bar & Grille, formerly Westside Service Station and Riverside Motel (NRHP) (2017)
Eureka Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Depot (NRHP) (2013)
Former Utopia College (1965)
Former Eureka Downs (1910)
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eureka, Kansas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 City of Eureka. The League of Kansas Municipalities (May 28, 2019).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 2020 U.S. Gazetteer FilesUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICSUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Blackmar, Frank Wilson. Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. (1912)Standard Publishing Company. p. 599. ISBN 9780722249055.
- ↑ Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archive)Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry. The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States (1905)Govt. Print. Off.. p. 122.
- ↑ Tornado mangles homes, nursing center in Eureka; The Wichita-Eagle; July 7, 2016.
- ↑ 'Tornado hits Eureka, homes and businesses hit, search underway; KSN tv; July 7, 2016.. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ↑ 'Nearly 150 structures damaged in Eureka as tornado cleanup continues; KSN tv; July 9, 2016.. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ↑ EF-3 tornado hits Eureka, damages 78 homes and injures 8 (June 27, 2018)The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ↑ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990 (February 12, 2011)United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Eureka, Kansas[dead link]
- ↑ P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPEUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ↑ American FactFinderUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ FAA Airport Master Record for 13K (Form 5010 PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Effective May 31, 2012.
- ↑ WHITTAKER, Robert Russell, (1939 – )Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
Other websites
- City
- Official city website
- Eureka - Directory of Public Officials
- Greenwood County Historical Society Museum Archived 2020-04-07 at the Wayback Machine
- Eureka Lake[dead link]
- Schools
- USD 389[dead link], local school district
- USD 389 School District Boundary Map Archived 2020-05-04 at the Wayback Machine, KDOT
- Maps
- Eureka City Map Archived 2020-05-04 at the Wayback Machine, KDOT