Reeds, MO
- Elevation
- 1,114 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Reeds is a quiet, small village tucked away in eastern Jasper County, founded in the late 1890s on land owned by the Reed family. The town even served as an early county seat for a short time before Carthage took over. Today, it remains a tranquil country community surrounded by rolling farmland, offering a calm pace and a tight-knit neighborhood feel.
Living in Reeds means enjoying plenty of open space, quiet evenings, and scenic pastures right outside your door. For daily necessities, Carthage sits just a short drive to the west with grocery stores, schools, and local dining. Joplin is also an easy commute away for larger retail centers, regional healthcare, and major employers. It is a welcoming spot for anyone looking for authentic country living close to southwest Missouri's bigger hubs.
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