Eureka, Washington

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Eureka is an unincorporated community in Walla Walla County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History[]

Eureka was laid out in 1904, and named after nearby Eureka Flat.[2] A post office called Eureka was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1964.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eureka, Washington
  2. ^ Meany, Edmond S. Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 81.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2016.

Coordinates: 46°18′11″N 118°37′00″W / 46.30306°N 118.61667°W / 46.30306; -118.61667


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