Eureka Township is an urban township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,373 at the 2020 census.

Eureka Township was organized in 1858. Eureka is a name derived from Greek, meaning "I have found it".

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.42%) is water.

Eureka Township lies near the western boundary line of Dakota County, and is located within its southern half.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities

The following are adjacent to Eureka Township:

  • The city of Lakeville (north-northwest)
  • The city of Farmington (north-northeast)
  • Empire Township (northeast)
  • Castle Rock Township (east)
  • The unincorporated community of Castle Rock (east-southeast)
  • New Market Township of Scott County (west)

The city of Elko New Market in Scott County is nearby to the west, but does not border the township.

The city of Hampton is nearby to the east, but does not border the township.

The city of Northfield in Rice County is nearby to the south-southeast, but does not border the township.

Unincorporated community

  • Eureka Center

Eureka Center is an unincorporated community, containing the Town Hall, located in the geographical center of Eureka Township.

Highways

  • Dakota County Road 23 passes through Eureka Center, running north and south-southeast from the community.
  • State Highway 50 (MN 50) and Dakota County Road 50 both run east–west approximately four miles north of Eureka Center.
  • Dakota County Road 86 runs east–west about four miles south of Eureka Center.
  • State Highway 3 (MN 3), a more prominent road, runs north–south about four miles east of Eureka Center, but with the shortest route to it via minor roads.
  • Interstate 35 runs north–south, with its nearest interchange approximately four miles west-southwest from Eureka Center, if reached via minor roads.

Demographics

As of the census