Eureka in Juab County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Eureka Post Office

Eureka Historic District

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 15, 2014

1. Eureka Post Office Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Eureka Post Office was constructed in 1922 by the United States Government for the commercial center of the Tintic Mining District. James A. Wetmore served as “Acting Supervisory Architect.” The structure represents the only example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style in the Tintic area. It continues to serve its original function. Listed in the National Register of Historical Places on March 14, 1979.

Erected 1990 by Division of State History. (Marker Number N-236-10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1902.

Location. 39° 57.277′ N, 112° 7.153′ W. Marker is in Eureka, Utah, in Juab County. Marker is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 West Main Street, Eureka UT 84628, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eureka United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Pacific Railroad Depot

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Eureka City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); “Old” L.D.S. Church Meetinghouse (about 400 feet away); B.P.O.E. Block, Elk Lodge #711 (about 500 feet away); Old Eureka Post Office (about 500 feet away); McCornick and Company Bank (about 700 feet away); Juab County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.

Eureka Post Office and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 15, 2014

2. Eureka Post Office and Marker

Eureka Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 15, 2014

3. Eureka Post Office

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.