Eureka, Franklin County, Texas
Eureka is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 18 in 2000.
History
Eureka had a church and one business in the 1930s. There were several scattered houses in 1985. Its population was 18 in 2000.[2] There are two cemeteries near Eureka: Fairview and Pierce's Chapel cemeteries.[3]
Geography
Eureka is located 12 mi (19 km) northwest of Mount Vernon in northwestern Franklin County.[2] It sits near the Hopkins County line.[3]
Education
In 1896, Eureka had a school with one teacher and 37 students. It remained in the 1930s.[2] Today, the community is served by the Mount Vernon Independent School District.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eureka, Franklin County, Texas
- ^ a b c Harper, Jr., Cecil (January 1, 1995). "Eureka, TX (Franklin County)". tshaonline.org.
- ^ a b "Eureka, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
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