About Eureka
Founded during the silver-mining boom of the 1870s, Eureka quickly became one of the richest mining towns in the American West, peaking with thousands of miners, merchants, and railroads. Today the city blends its mining heritage with a peaceful small-town atmosphere — historic buildings, restored landmarks, and mining structures tell the story alongside affordable housing and beautiful mountain scenery. Surrounded by the East and West Tintic Mountains, Eureka offers easy access to the Tintic Mining District, Little Sahara Recreation Area, Mammoth Mine Historic Area, Silver City ghost town, the Eureka Historic District, Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge, the Pony Express National Historic Trail, and thousands of acres of public land.