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Nestled right between Missouri's bustling capital city and the #1 recreational lake in the nation lies the small bedroom community of Eldon. Steeped in railroad history, this friendly little town was the inspiration for Paul Henning's hit TV show, Petticoat Junction. It depicted a simpler way of life, where neighbors helped neighbors, newcomers were welcomed, and good, old-fashioned values ruled. What makes Eldon a great place to live today? While there exists the quiet, unspoken reference to those "Petticoat Junction" values and traditions, Eldon continues to move into the future, attracting new industry and providing economic growth for the community. The average 3 bedroom home price (some with acreage) for Eldon and outlying area is $150,000 with access to A+ schools and a career center for training in many technical fields. Being situated just off US Highway 54, it is a quick and easy commute in either direction to a variety of entertainment, recreation, shopping, dining, and nightlife. On any given weekend you can catch a concert by a world famous artist or musical group at the local winery or amphitheater.Eldon is also home to some notable people - Olympic medalist, famous wrestlers, NASCAR champion, CBS Survivor contestant, and its very own regionally renowned creator of metal sculpture art, whose masterpieces have been featured in regional and national magazines and television, and are featured in the attached video. You just never know who you're going to run into here!