Eureka, West Virginia
Eureka, West Virginia | |
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| Coordinates: 39°22′21″N 81°16′51″W / 39.37250°N 81.28083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pleasants |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1551067 |
Eureka is an unincorporated community in Pleasants County, West Virginia, United States. Eureka is located on the banks of the Ohio River and West Virginia Route 2, 1 mile (1.6 km) west-southwest of Belmont. Eureka had a post office, which closed on January 16, 1993.
The community was named Eureka after oil was discovered in the area.