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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for Arkansas Postal Zip Code 71743
1.6% of Arkansas is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 71743 is used by homes and businesses in and around Gurdon, Arkansas, and covers 535.0 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 Gurdon, AR?
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- Gurdon, Arkansas was incorporated as a city in 1880, and named after Henry Gurdon Marquand, a wealthy philanthropist who donated money to fund the construction of the railroad through the area.
- The town is known for its unique 1920s-era water tower which is shaped like a teapot, and has been featured in various media including a postage stamp and a Coca-Cola commercial.
- Gurdon is home to the Gurdon Light, a mysterious phenomenon where a light seems to appear and disappear in the woods outside of town. Many legends and stories surround the light, and it has attracted visitors and paranormal investigators from around the world.
- Gurdon is also home to the only black diamond deposit in the world that is open to the public for digging. The Crater of Diamonds State Park allows visitors to hunt for diamonds and other gemstones, and many valuable stones have been found there over the years.
- The population of Gurdon has steadily declined over the last few decades, but the town has made efforts to revitalize its downtown area and attract new businesses and residents.
Arkansas USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Arkansas
700 West Capitol, Room 3416
Little Rock, AR 72201-3225
Voice: (501) 301-3200
Fax: (855) 747-7793
