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

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 March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2016.

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