Country United States County Spencer Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) Elevation 119 m | State Indiana Township Luce ZIP code 47635 Local time Thursday 5:28 AM | |
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Weather 6°C, Wind S at 10 km/h, 62% Humidity | ||
Eureka is an unincorporated community in Luce Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
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Map of Eureka, IN 47635, USA
History
Eureka was laid out in 1858. A post office was established at Eureka in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921. Tradition has it the community was so named after a pioneer exclaimed "Eureka!" when he came upon the site.
Geography
Eureka is located at 37°52′50″N 87°12′54″W.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Eureka has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
References
Eureka, Spencer County, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA