Eureka in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Eureka's First Fire Station
Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 12, 2026
1. Eureka's First Fire Station Marker
Constructed in 1943, active until Oct. 1, 1988
This plaque dedicated to George H. Manetzke and all firefighters that serve their communities
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 38° 30.089′ N, 90° 37.692′ W. Marker is in Eureka, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on South Central Avenue north of Dreyer Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted outside Maximum Chiropractic. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S Central Ave, Eureka MO 63025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Eureka High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Meramec Greenway - Flat Creek Trail at Lions Park (approx. Ό mile away); In Honor of all Eureka Residents who Served Their Country (approx. Ό mile away); Meramec Greenway - Flat Creek Trail at Kircher Park (approx. Ύ mile away); The Restoration of the Route 66 Bridge (approx. 2 miles away); A Route to the Past, a Bridge to the Future (approx. 2 miles away); A "Key" from the past (approx. 2.1 miles away); Historic Glencoe (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.
Regarding Eureka's First Fire Station. According
this page online
Due to a number of disasters including fire and floods, the first volunteer fire department in Eureka was formed in 1945. In 1970, a fire protection department was formed. The city later expanded to three Engine Houses but one has since closed.
Also see . . . The Eureka Fire Protection District. (Submitted on April 12, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 12, 2026
2. Eureka's First Fire Station Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
