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Jasper County -- home of Carl Junction, Missouri -- was inhabited by the Osage Native American tribe after an 1808 treaty ceded its lands to the United States. Because the land stretched between the Missouri, Mississippi, and Arkansas rivers, the tribe called itself the "Children of the Middle Waters."
Carl Junction, population 7,445 (according to the 2010 U.S. Census) is located in the southwestern corner of the state of Missouri and is a part of the great Joplin, Missouri, area. The site of a former lead mine (and before that, a trading post), Carl Junction got its name from a German immigrant and was situated at the junction of the Joplin and Girard railways. The beauty of the surrounding area has attracted residents to this small town, which has experienced steady growth over the last 20 years. If you're looking for a small community with ample attention to quality education, a great quality of life, Earth-friendly construction practices, and newer buildings, swing by Carl Junction for a look around. You won't be disappointed. View Carl Junction City Guide