Nestled approximately thirty miles southwest of Missouri's vibrant state capital, Jefferson City lies the thriving city of Eldon. Fondly known as "The Gateway to the Lake," Eldon is a hidden gem waiting to be explored on your Lake of the Ozarks getaway. In this article, we'll delve into the charms of Eldon, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a city offering myriad entertainment options for its residents. Whether you're a local or a homebuyer, the homes for sale in Eldon, MO have something special to offer.Exploring Eldon: A World of OpportunitiesEldon may be modest, but it boasts many entertainment and recreation options. Residents enjoy easy access to various recreational sites, upscale shopping centers, and exquisite dining establishments. When it comes to dining, Eld... 11/18/2023

With a surface covering 55,000 acres, Lake of the Ozarks is actually situated in two counties.  The largest part of the Lake lies in Camden County, but the northern edge of the Lake around Bagnell Dam and Lake of the Ozarks State Park are located in Miller County.  Both counties are a treasure trough of history, but today let's look at beautiful Miller County.  In 1805, famous military man and explorer, Zebulon Pike was ordered by General James Wilkinson, Governor of the Upper Louisiana Territory, to head out and find the source of the great Mississippi River.  Upon his return, he was ordered out again. This time, Pike's mission was to find the source of the Arkansas and Red River.  He left St. Louis in 1806 in what was called the Bellefontaine Expedition and headed southwest.  At some ... 03/19/2010

When you visit the Lake of the Ozarks, did you know that you are not only visiting a beautiful recreational facility, but also a hard working body of water?  The lake, actually a reservoir created when the Great Osage River was dammed, supplies cheap power throughout the state of Missouri. In 1929, the Union Electric Company employed 20,000 workers over a two year period to build a dam on the Great Osage River for the purpose of generating electricity.   The backing up of the Osage River created a massive lake.  With 57,000 acres of water, Lake of the Ozarks is the largest man-made lake in the midwest. Initially there wasn't a plan to build a lake of this size. Around 1912, a Kansas City developer by the name of Ralph Street began to gather funding for a hydro electric plant which would... 03/09/2010