4.5% of Texas is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 79079 is used by homes and businesses in and around Shamrock, Texas, and covers 1387.6 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 Shamrock, TX?
Read on!
1. Shamrock is located in the Texas Panhandle, about 90 miles east of Amarillo.
2. The population of Shamrock was 2,029 as of the 2010 census.
3. The town was founded in 1901 when the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad built a line through the area.
4. The town was named after the shamrock-shaped water tower that was built to serve the railroad.
5. The town is home to the famous U-Drop Inn, a 1930s Art Deco building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
6. Shamrock is home to the world's only St. Patrick's Day celebration that lasts an entire week.
7. The town is home to the annual Shamrock Irish Festival, which features traditional Irish music, dance, and food.
8. The town is also home to the annual World Championship Armadillo Races, which are held every July.
Texas USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Texas
101 South Main Street, Suite 102
Temple, Texas 76501
Phone: (254) 742-9700
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