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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for Alabama Postal Zip Code 36511
5.4% of Alabama is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 36511 is used by homes and businesses in and around Bon Secour, Alabama, and covers 12.9 square kilometers. There are no significant geographical USDA loan restrictions within this area.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about Bon Secour, AL?
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Here are some interesting facts about the village of Bon Secour, Alabama:
- Bon Secour is a small fishing village located on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County.
- The name "Bon Secour" translates to "safe harbor" in French, which was a common language spoken by the early settlers to the area.
- The village is home to several seafood processing plants, including one of the largest shrimp processing facilities in the country.
- The area is known for its oyster farming, with Bon Secour oysters being highly prized by oyster lovers.
- Bon Secour is also home to the Swift-Coles Historic Home, which was built in 1882 and has been preserved as a museum showcasing the history of the area.
- The village is located near the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, which is a protected area that provides habitat for a variety of migratory birds, sea turtles, and other wildlife.
- Bon Secour played an important role in the Civil War, with Confederate troops establishing a major camp in the area to defend Mobile Bay from Union forces.
- The village has a strong Catholic tradition, with several historic churches in the area and an annual blessing of the fleet ceremony held each spring to bless the local fishing boats.
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE OFFICEFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Alabama
4121 Carmichael Road, Suite 601
Montgomery, AL 36106
334-279-3400
Alabama USDA Rural Development programs are administered through 8 Area Offices. For information or to file an application, contact the Area Office serving your county.
