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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for Illinois Postal Zip Code 62979
8.7% of Illinois is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 62979 is used by homes and businesses in and around Ridgway, Illinois, and covers 201.1 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 Ridgway, IL?
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Here are some interesting facts about Ridgway, Illinois:
1. Ridgway is named after Jacob Ridgway, a prominent senator from Philadelphia who owned a large tract of land in the area.
2. The village was originally settled in the early 1800s and became a hub for agriculture and transportation.
3. The Battle of Ridgway, a skirmish between Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War, took place near the village in 1864.
4. Ridgway is home to the historic Ridgway Railroad Depot, which was built in 1872 and is now a museum.
5. The village hosts an annual Fall Festival, which includes a parade, carnival rides, and live music.
6. Ridgway is located near the Shawnee National Forest, a popular destination for outdoor recreation such as hiking and camping.
7. The singer and songwriter Iris DeMent was born in the village in 1961.
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240
