Eureka, West Virginia

Eureka is an unincorporated community in Pleasants County, West Virginia, United States. Eureka is located on the Ohio River and West Virginia Route 2 1 mile (1.6 km) west-southwest of Belmont.[2] Eureka had a post office, which closed on January 16, 1993.[3]

Eureka, West Virginia
Eureka, West Virginia
Eureka, West Virginia
Coordinates: 39°22′21″N 81°16′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyPleasants
Elevation
636 ft (194 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1551067[1]

The community was named Eureka after oil was discovered in the area.[4]

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