Missouri Gazetteer
Eureka (historical) is a populated place feature (populated place) in Boone County. The primary coordinates for Eureka (historical) places it within the MO 65039 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Eureka (historical) |
| Category: | Missouri physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Populated Place |
| Class: | Populated Place |
| History: | "Destroyed by the Missouri River in 1865. The name, which means ""I found it"" in Greek, may have been given to it by someone looking for a good boat landing. A landing with the same name was once in the same area as the town" |
| County: | Boone County |
| Latitude: | 38.733921051 |
| Longitude: | -92.3696289062 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Eureka (historical): Eureka (historical).
NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible!
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