Eureka Mills
Eureka Mills, on the western edge of Houston in central Harris County, had a cotton factory in 1872 with about seventy-five operatives. A post office, established there in 1872, was discontinued in 1879, but was still listed on postal route maps in 1888, when the community was a stop on the Houston and Texas Central Railway. By the 1980s the site served as a major trainyard for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas line.
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Diana J. Kleiner | © 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.
- Adoption Status:
- This place has been adopted and will not be available until April 19, 2025
- Adopted by:
- The Notzon Family
Belongs to
Eureka Mills is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Eureka Mills is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 29.78428500Longitude: -95.43756700
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No