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July 2024 Featured Agent | |
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April Smith | from Fickling Lake Country |
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Brook Springs • *Davisboro • *Deepstep • Downs • Ennis • Goat Town • *Harrison • Hazard • Heidrich • Irwins Crossroads • Kaolin • *Oconee • Pringle • *Riddleville • *Sandersville • Sun Hill • Tabernacle • Tanner • *Tennille • Warthen
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 Washington County.
Washington County, located in the great state of Georgia, was established on February 25, 1784, making it one of the first eight original counties. Its creation followed the end of the American Revolutionary War and was named after George Washington, who had recently been elected the first President of the United States. Spanning over 684 square miles, the county seat is Sandersville, also known as the "Kaolin Capital of the World" due to its rich kaolin clay deposits.
In the early years, the county was home to a mix of Native Americans, settlers, and traders. It played a vital role in Georgia's development as a state, with the land being used for farming, primarily cotton, and later in the 19th century, kaolin mining. During the Civil War, Gen. William T. Sherman marched through Washington County as part of his devastating "March to the Sea."
A fun fact about Washington County is that it was home to famed geologist and College of Charleston professor, Charles Upham Shepard, who in 1852, discovered large kaolin clay deposits in the county's unique geological formations. Since then, Washington County has been recognized worldwide for its high-quality kaolin used in various applications like paper manufacturing, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals.