Located thirty miles southwest of Jefferson City, Eldon is in Miller County, Missouri. The town was platted in 1882 on land that once was part of Peter Thompson’s far. George Weeks filed the plat, and named the town for the English duke by that name. The Jefferson City, Lebanon and Southwest Railroad announced that it was going to build its track through the area a month later. The railroad later became the Missouri Pacific Bagnell Branch. Originally, the depot was going to be built around Grand Avenue, but the brakes of the train wouldn’t hold the steep grade of the proposed site, so the depot was built at the point where the train had stopped after rolling back, which became the east side of Maple Street at Second Street. Early streets were dirt, so boardwalks were built in front of stores in the business district, and wooden awnings were built over them. The town’s first industry was the Eldon Roller Mills, owned by Samuel Newton, John Weeks, and T.J. Hart. Methodist and Christian churches were organized in 1882, and the Congregational Church was built in 1883, and other denominations rented the building for a dollar a month. Eldon is concentrated east of US Highway 54, while Branch 54 and Missouri Route 52 pass through the center of town. West Aurora is south of the city, while Etterville is to the east.
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America’s Best Value Inn & Suites
Situated at the junction of Highway 54 and 52, just outside of Eldon, Missouri, the hotel is independently owned and operated. Its rooms are described and shown in photographs, and reservations may be made online.
http://www.abvieldon.com/
Founded in 1882, and incorporated in 1904, Eldon is a 4th class city in Miller County, Missouri. The official municipal web site offers administrative and departmental contacts as well as a guide to its parks and recreational facilities and programs, public works department, code enforcement, animal control, police, and fire departments. City codes and municipal schedules are included.
http://www.cityofeldonmissouri.com/
Eldon Area Chamber of Commerce
Made up of business and professional people in the Eldon, Missouri region, the Chamber is an informational center, maintaining factual data, folders and maps of the city and surrounding region, and as a means of advocating for the business interests of the community. A calendar of upcoming events and information about living and doing business in Eldon are featured.
http://www.eldonchamber.com/
Eldon Baseball/Softball Association
The EBSA is a non-profit organization that facilitates baseball and softball programs for the youth of Eldon, Missouri. Its board and sponsors are identified, along with schedules, standings, and downloadable brochures, flyers, rules, and release forms.
http://www.eldonbaseball.com/
Offering vocational and technical training, and located in Eldon, Missouri, ECC serves six area schools including Eldon, Eugene, Stover, Versailles, Tuscumbia, and St. Elizabeth. A calendar of events, contact directory, and an overview of its programs are presented, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.eldoncareercenter.org/
Eldon, Missouri has had a food pantry for several years under the sponsorship of different organizations. In 2001, the Eldon Ministerial Alliance was asked to oversee the operations of the pantry. Information on becoming a recipient, volunteer or partner is put forth, with a schedule of upcoming events.
http://www.eldoncommunityfoodpantry.com/
Established in 1934, the 18-hole golf course is located on what used to be the Sanning Homestead in Eldon, Missouri. Rates, packages, tee times, and a tournament schedule are published.
http://www.eldongolfclub.com/
Located in Eldon, Missouri, the hotel offers rooms with a variety of arrangements. Room descriptions, photographs, a list of amenities, directions, contacts, and online bookings are available through the site.
http://www.eldoninn.com/
Eldon Montessori Children’s House
Located on Jones Avenue in Eldon, Missouri, the early learning center offers a pre-primary educational program utilizing the Montessori method of teaching, with half-day and full-day programs. Its history, curriculum, and parent testimonials are presented.
http://eldonmontessori.embarqspace.com/
The 90-bed facility is situated in Eldon, Missouri. Its location, services, and amenities are highlighted, including contacts, a calendar of events, photographs, and information about scheduling a tour.
http://www.eldonnursingrehab.com/
Eldon Rough Riders Saddle Club
The Eldon, Missouri organization sponsors riding events at the Miller County Fairgrounds each summer. Entry fees, show information, membership forms, entry forms, and sponsorship forms are presented, along with contact data.
http://www.eldonroughriders.com/
The K-12 public school system operates Eldon South Elementary School, Eldon Upper Elementary School, Eldon Middle School, Eldon High School, and Eldon Career Center for vocational training. A district calendar, school data, and information about the district’s academic and athletics programs are presented.
http://eldon.k12.mo.us/
Held annually at the fairgrounds in Eldon, Missouri, highlights of upcoming events are published, including schedules, contacts, directions, and online ticket sales. Livestock rules and regulations are available for downloading.
http://www.millercountyfair.com/
Osage River Antique Power Association
ORAPA began as the Ozark Hills Steam Engine Show in 1967, at which time it was held on a farm near Brumley, Missouri. Discontinued in 1977, it was started up again by the Lions Club from 1989 to 2000. In 2001, its name was changed and it was moved to Eldon, Missouri, where it is currently held at the Miller County Fairgrounds. A schedule of meetings and events are posted.
http://orapa.org/
State Fair Community College - Eldon
Headquartered in Sedalia, Missouri, SFCC serves fourteen counties in west-central Missouri. Located on South Pine, the Eldon, Missouri campus offers an associate of arts degree for transfer to a four-year college, an associate of applied science degree in industrial technology, an associate of applied science degree in nursing, as well as professional and skills certificates. Office hours and contacts are posted.
http://www.sfccmo.edu/eldon/
