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EUREKA, MONTANA
GATEWAY

TO THE NORTH

The Eureka Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with Scott Publishing of
Kalispell, Montana, to create a new visitor guide that will showcase all that our town has
to offer. This project, titled Gateway to the North, will serve as both an invitation and a
roadmap for visitors—encouraging more tourism not only during the busy summer months
but throughout the entire year. With Eureka’s rich history, endless outdoor recreation, scenic
drives, wildlife, golfing, cozy casinos, excellent dining, and even live music, our community
has something for everyone in every season. Increased tourism means more support for our
local businesses and a stronger local economy.

USA • CANADA • ALASKA

Early settlers first proposed naming the town Deweyville, in honor of Post Office along the Big Hole Today, Eureka stands as a welcoming gateway RELAX • PLAY • STAY
Because there was already a Dewey
Ed’s wife, Amine Dewey. By 1903, the Tobacco Plains Journal shortened
to Canada and the Alaska Highway. With its
River in Beaverhead County, the U.S. Post Office rejected that name for
sparkling lakes, clear streams, friendly people,
our area. Mail continued to be misdirected to Dewey Post office, and
it simply to Dewey. Meanwhile, those working on the railroad referred
some began calling the settlement Tobacco due to the nearby Tobacco
and rich frontier history, Eureka remains a true
Post office. Passengers were dropped off at the wrong train station.
flag flying at his headquarters. Neither name stuck.
the queen of the north, but certainly its princess,
Something had to be done.
and if you visit you will leave knowing that you
THE STORY OF to the site as Flagstaff, inspired by the engineer in charge who kept a gem of northwest Montana—perhaps not quite indianspringsmontana.com
EUREKA Albert, Elzeor, Leila and Amine Demers names—Franklin, Flagstaff, and Eureka. “Eureka” was chosen, and by
have certainly found something special.
To resolve the confusion, the local postmaster submitted three possible
October 1904, the name became official. Lost mail and misplaced train
passengers soon became a thing of the past, and a new town proudly
Eureka, Montana wasn’t always called Eureka - meaning “I have bore its name: Eureka, Montana.
found it” in Greek. In fact, the town went through a few names before
settling on the one we know today in October of 1904.
The story begins in 1888, when Ed Demers and Frank Desrosier drove
400 head of cattle into the Tobacco Valley. With open land stretching
before them, they chose their homesteads and laid the groundwork
for what would become our community.
EUREKAMONTANA.ORG EUREKA AREA
CHAMBER OF
Curabitur leo COMMERCE
“Community organizing is all MEMBERSHIP
about building grassroots
support. It’s about identifying
the people around you with
whom you can create a common,
(History provided by Daris Flanagan, “Eureka,
Montana – Standing the Tests of Time.”Photos
passionate cause. And its about
courtesy of the Eureka Museum of History.)
ignoring conventional wisdom
of company politics and instead
playing the game by very
different rules.” - Tom Peters and adventure. Located near Eureka, the resort sits in the scenic Tobacco Valley,
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Whether you’re here for a weekend round, a peaceful stay, or a long-term lifestyle
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Education, and Economic
Development in The Eureka Area
For Over 20 Years.
Maecenas
PO BOX 186 EUREKA, MT (406) 889-4636
www.eurekamontana.org
WHATS INSIDE Golf Special Events
History of Eureka Where to Go Rendezvous Days
Eureka Today RV Sites Farmers Market
Attractions Historic Village Business Directory
Restaurants Hiking PLUS MUCH MORE!
www.eurekamtchamber.com • 406.297.4636
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