Eureka City Hall
636-938-5233
Eureka's first-known inhabitants were Shawnee Indians on the banks of the Meramec River. After the city was laid out as a village in 1858, it became a prosperous site by 1890. The first high school class there was held in 1909.
Although several natural disasters, including floods, tornadoes and fires, hit Eureka through the years, city residents always rallied and eventually improved the services offered overall.
Eureka was incorporated as a city in 1954, and has since annexed various parts of the region. Its current size covers approximately 9.35 square miles.
Eurekans are quick to share that the city is still growing and is perceived as one of the up-and-coming municipalities in the St. Louis region. The city also has an active Chamber of Commerce and is home to a major tourist attraction: Six Flags-St. Louis Amusement Park.
Eureka comes from the Greek language, meaning "I found it."
- Fax: 636-938-4080
- Hours: Daily, 8am - 5pm
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Founding Date: 1858; city incorporated 1954
- What makes this community special?: Community events make Eureka an excellent family environment: concerts, city movie nights, senior socials, a program for ball players. An active parks and recreation program highlights classes, pavilion rentals, seasonal contests and special events.
- Services: Board of Aldermen, Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, Park Board, Tax Increment Financing Commission, Animal Control, City Water, Building Inspections, Civil Defense Warning System, Trash Collection, Fire Protection District.
- Parking: Free lot
- Public restrooms: Yes
