Photo taken by Gold Schulte
El Dorado
Springs was founded in 1881 around the mineral springs. The spring is where the
Osage Indians brought their sick to be healed. Incidentally, the waters have
been shipped all over the world.
The area is a hunting oasis with whitetail
deer, squirrels, ducks, geese, quail, dove, red fox and wild turkeys (which
ranks fifth in the nation).
Enjoy water sports? El Dorado Springs is surrounded by water with
Stockton Lake to the Southeast, Truman to the Northeast, Pomme de Terre to the
East and Schell City Wildlife to the North. You can make it to the water in 20
minutes.
Our creeks and streams provide a good soil base for crop production
such as corn, soybeans, Milo and wheat, with a 192 day growing season that
allows for double cropping. Most areas are conducive to running cattle with the
more popular breeds being Angus, Limousin, Polled Hereford, etc. The mild
climate and long growing season make it possible to run cow/calf pairs on two to
five acres per year. Southwest Missouri leads the state in cow/calf production
and the state ranks second in the nation.
People join our area because it is a great place to raise a family, start or
relocate a business, or retire. The
location, mild climate, fresh air, low cost of living, low crime rate, slow pace
of life, access to hunting and fishing, and shopping areas make our community a
great place to live. Feel the
need for the big city? Joplin, Springfield or Kansas City are within two hours
from our city. El Dorado Springs has a hospital, two doctor's clinics, dentists,
and veterinarians we are a self-contained, self supporting community.
El Dorado
Springs is the largest city in Cedar County with a population of approximately
4,000. We are located on the border of the Missouri Ozarks and the Kansas
Prairie, between Kansas City and Springfield.
Description Courtesy of
Shannon and
Associates and Eldomo.org
Director's Note
CONGRATULATIONS to Sydney Friar, Miss Missouri! El Dorado Springs is proud to
call you a member of our community!
