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A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Yuma County.
Yuma County, located in the southwestern corner of Arizona, was established on November 9, 1864, as one of the original four counties of the newly-created Arizona Territory. The county, which shares borders with both California and Mexico, covers an area of 5,516 square miles, and is named after the Yuma Indians, who have lived in the region for centuries.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by numerous native tribes, including the Quechan (Yuma), Cocopah, Maricopa, and Mohave. Spanish explorer Hernando de Alarcn became the first European to visit the region in 1540. Subsequent Spanish and Mexican explorers and settlers traveled along the Colorado River, eventually establishing missions and small settlements throughout the region.
Following the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ceded the area to the United States. Yuma County became a significant transportation hub during the California Gold Rush, as prospectors headed west along the Gila Trail and the Southern Route toward California. The town of Yuma, the county's largest city, was established around Fort Yuma in the 1850s, initially as a supply line for the U.S. Army.
The county's economy has historically revolved around agriculture, mining, and transportation, with the construction of the Yuma Territorial Prison in 1876 and the North End Hotel in 1917 also contributing to its growth. Yuma County also played a role in the development of modern irrigation, with the construction of the Laguna Dam and the Yuma Siphon in the early 20th century.
One fun fact about Yuma County is that it is home to the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, which was established in 1941 to protect wildlife habitats along the lower Colorado River. The refuge is a popular destination for birdwatching, hiking, and photography, and is home to over 200 species of birds and a variety of plants and animals, including bighorn sheep and the endangered Yuma Ridgway's Rail.