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Eureka
Eureka County, Nevada
Eureka was first settled in 1864 after the discovery of lead-silver deposits. By 1880 Eureka had become a boomtown with a population of almost 10,000. As production began to decline, a railroad was built through the town. Eureka became the region's primary railroad hub. Mining activity was briefly revived in 1905, during WWI and again in the 1930's. Eureka survives today because of the highway that runs through it.
The following is provided by Mike Popovich, the owner of the historic Colonnade Hotel in Eureka, Nevada. Mike's web site contains several photos from Eureka and the surrounding area, as well as valuable historical information. Please check it out.
Eureka, Nevada
in 1910
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