North Coast · CA
Eureka
The redwood port on Humboldt Bay.
- Population
- 26,512 (2020 census)
- Founded
- 1850
- Carson Mansion
- 1884–1886
Then
- 1849
An overland party pins down the location of Humboldt Bay, long home to the Wiyot.
- 1850
Eureka is founded on May 13.
- 1853
The Army sets up Fort Humboldt.
- 1860
Attackers kill as many as 250 Wiyot people on Tuluwat Island during their World Renewal Ceremony.
- 1884–1886
The Carson Mansion is built for lumber baron William Carson.
Now
Eureka is the largest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland, and the whole city is a California Historical Landmark. This place takes in Arcata, Samoa and Trinidad.
12 tide stations around Eureka
- Eurekain town
- Eureka Slough Bridge1.2 mi
- Samoa1.9 mi
- Bucksport2.4 mi
- Elk River Railroad Bridge3.5 mi
- HUMBOLDT BAY (North Spit)3.7 mi
- Arcata Wharf4.1 mi
- Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay4.4 mi
- Fields Landing6.2 mi
- Hookton Slough8.5 mi
Show all 12 stations
- Cockrobin Island Bridge, Eel River13.0 mi
- Trinidad Harbor17.6 mi