Eureka
Eureka is twelve miles northwest of Mount Vernon in northwestern Franklin County. In 1896 it had a one-teacher, one-room school that served thirty-seven students. During the 1930s Eureka had a school, church, and business. By 1985 only widely scattered houses remained in the area. The population was eighteen in 2000.
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Cecil Harper, Jr. | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Belongs to
Eureka is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Eureka is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 33.34927850Longitude: -95.30605850
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Population Count, 2009
18