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Eureka

Missouri, United States · North America

About Eureka

Eureka sits on the route: 15 minutes from Byrnes Mill, 52km from Cahokia Mounds.

Eureka is a town located in Missouri, United States. With a population of 10,602, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Eureka sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Eureka to your route.

About Eureka

Rockwood R-VI School District is a public school district headquartered in Eureka, Missouri, serving students in St. Louis County. The Rockwood School District is St. Louis County's largest public school system, serving 19,886 students. There are nineteen elementary schools, six middle schools, and five high schools

Read more in the district, with an average of 19 students per classroom teacher. There are 3,318 staff as of October 2012. Covering 150 square miles (390 km2) in parts of western St. Louis County and northern Jefferson County, Rockwood serves approximately 141,000 residents in over 53,000 households. Eight distinct communities are within Rockwood's boundaries, including all or parts of Ballwin (pop. 30,404), Chesterfield (pop. 47,484), Clarkson Valley (pop. 2,632), Ellisville (pop. 9,133), Eureka (pop. 10,759), Fenton (pop. 4,022), Wildwood (pop. 35,517), and Winchester (pop. 1,547).

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Where is Eureka located?

Eureka is located in Missouri, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.5025 latitude, -90.6279 longitude.

What is the population of Eureka?

Eureka has a population of approximately 10,602 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
10,602
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Missouri
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.5025, -90.6279

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911
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911
Fire
911
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Worth the detour from Eureka

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Gateway Arch

Soaring 192-metre stainless steel catenary arch on the St Louis riverfront, the tallest man-made monument in the United States.

41 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Cahokia Mounds

The largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico, featuring massive earthen mounds including 30-meter-tall Monks Mound, center of a Mississippian civilization metropolis.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Byrnes Mill

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 2,888

High Ridge

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 4,305

Wildwood

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 35,899

Pacific

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 7,161

LaBarque Creek

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 1,558

Ellisville

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 9,284

Murphy

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 8,690

Ballwin

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 30,577

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