Eureka, Nevada

census designated place in Eureka County, Nevada, United States

Eureka is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in the U.S. state of Nevada. It is the county seat of Eureka County.

Eureka, Nevada
Nickname: 
The Friendliest Town on The Loneliest Road[1]
Eureka is located in Nevada
Eureka
Eureka
Location in the state of Nevada
Coordinates: 39°30′42″N 115°57′42″W / 39.51167°N 115.96167°W / 39.51167; -115.96167
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyEureka
Area
 • Total1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
 • Land1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,485 ft (1,977 m)
Population
 • Total414
 • Density320.43/sq mi (123.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP code
89316
FIPS code32-23900
GNIS feature ID840384

It is the birthplace of the CIA spy, Tony Mendez.

References

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  1. "The Loneliest Road In America Comes Of Age – Nevada Magazine". Nevada Magazine –. 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
  2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  3. "Eureka CDP, Nevada". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 2, 2023.