Situated along the Tobacco River, in an area known in the United States as the Tobacco Valley, and in Canada as the Tobacco Plains, the town of Eureka is about nine miles south of the Montana’s border with British Columbia, Canada. Founded in the early 1880s, the town was one of the last frontier town in Montana. Originally known as Deweyville, its early economy was based primarily on the lumber industry. The first person of European descent to visit the area was David Thompson, a Canadian fur trapper and explorer, who was searching for a route to the Pacific Ocean in the early 1800s. The Great Northern Railroad came through Montana to the West Coast in 1892, but its tracks passed far south of the Tobacco Valley. However, a longer but easier route was built in 1904, resulting in the founding of Eureka. The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail passes through Eureka. Montana Highway 37 intersects US Highway 93 just north of Eureka. Rexford is to the west, Fortine is to the southeast, and Roosville, British Columbia is to the north.
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Eureka Area Chamber of Commerce
The not-for-profit membership organization is made up of Eureka, Montana businesses and interested individuals. Membership benefits, a member directory, and a meeting schedule are posted, along with community photographs and a guide to the town.
http://welcome2eureka.com/
Operating an elementary school, middle school, and high school, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum for students in the town of Eureka, Montana. General information about the district and its campuses is put forward, with a school calendar, a district map, policy information, and announcements.
http://www.lchigh.net/
On the official web site for Eureka, Montana, the town’s mayor is introduced, and a guide to local businesses, events, and organizations is presented. Other resources include a council agenda and minutes, public notices, and contacts.
http://www.eureka-mt.gov/
InterBel Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Headquartered in Eureka, Montana, the company offers DSL broadband Internet services, cable television, and a variety of electronic services which are highlighted here, along with a guide to the communities within its service area.
http://www.interbel.com/
The locally owned, family business in Eureka, Montana offers shipping, receiving, packing, and business services to residents of the Tobacco Valley and southern Canada, including shipping and receiving from all major carriers.
http://www.montanashipping.com/
Situated in Eureka, Montana, the UPS store offers shipping, receiving, packaging and business services, as well as mailboxes. Located seven miles from the Canadian border, the store offers a convenient address for online purchases.
http://shipeureka.com/
The weekly newspaper covers news and community events within the town of Eureka, Montana. Its web site offers advertising and subscription information, policy data, and contacts. Full access to its content requires a subscription.
http://tobaccovalleynews.com/