Eureka, CA
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About Eureka
- • Actor Raymond Burr, best known as Perry Mason, lived near Eureka.
- • The Redwood Curtain Theatre was founded in Eureka, showcasing local talent.
- • Lumber put Eureka on the map, fueling its early growth and prosperity.
- • Old Town Eureka has underground tunnels once used for smuggling and saloons.
- • The 1964 flood devastated Eureka, causing widespread damage and change.
- • Named in 1850 after the Greek word for "I have found it!", it incorporated in 1856.
- • With over 25,000 people, it's the largest city on California's North Coast.
- • At 39 feet, Eureka sits just above sea level on Humboldt Bay.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in Eureka.
- • A touch of salty air and redwood mystique, Eureka feels quietly resilient.
- • No pro teams here; the nearest is the Sacramento Kings, 2023 NBA in-season tournament runners-up.
- • Humboldt State Lumberjacks basketball won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2004.