The town of Eureka Missouri sits just west of downtown St. Louis along Interstate 44. It’s home to about 12,000 residents and Six Flags St. Louis, one of the most prominent amusement parks in the area which is visited by two to three million people every year.

History

When the Missouri Pacific Railroad was opened to Pacific in 1853, builders of the railroad track came around the bend towards what is now know as Eureka and saw the land was level, had no rocks and very little dirt to move. They yelled out “Eureka!’ Translated from Greek, Eureka means “I’ve found it!” Thus Eureka received its name. Eureka was established as a village in 1858. By 1890 Eureka was a prosperous village of about 100 homes surrounded by agricultural land.

Why Choose Eureka?

Eureka is a great community to live in. Located just outside of St. Louis, Eureka is a unique find due to it’s retention of a small-town suburban atmosphere while still providing access to a major metropolitan area. Easy access along Interstate 44 makes commuting a breeze. Plus, Eureka provides beautiful parks, a variety of shops, a great selection of restaurants, a vast selection of entertainment options and a unique sense of community.

Eureka Schools

Eureka is located within the award-winning Rockwood School District. The Rockwood School District has been awarded the “Distinction in Performance” award by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and a “Gold Medal” rating from Expansion Management Magazine.

In addition to the outstanding local elementary, middle & high schools, Eureka is within easy driving distance of many technical schools, two and four-year colleges and universities. Some of which include Maryville University, St. Louis University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Washington University and Webster University.

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