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

Old Eureka Post Office

Eureka Historic District

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 15, 2014

1. Old Eureka Post Office Marker

Inscription. Built circa 1894, this building served as the town post office until 1922, when a new post office building was constructed. In 1926 a merchandising company, known as "Everybody's" occupied the building. It is a good example of the commercial architecture in Eureka and is one of at least three commercial buildings in town that are of similar size, construction of stone, and have brick facades.

Erected 1985 by Division of State History. (Marker Number N-236-7.)

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 year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 39° 57.244′ N, 112° 7.262′ 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: 295 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. B.P.O.E. Block, Elk Lodge #711 (a few steps from this marker); McCornick and Company Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Eureka City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Pacific Railroad Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Juab County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Eureka Post Office (about 500 feet away); Eureka United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); St. Patrick's Catholic Church (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 15, 2014

2. Old Eureka Post Office Marker

Old Eureka Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 15, 2014

3. Old Eureka Post Office

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.