USDA loan eligible properties in Avoyelles Parish, LA 
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• Hickory • Holmesville • Karo • Long Bridge • *Mansura • *Marksville • Milburn • Moncla • Montcla • *Moreauville • Norma • North Point • Nugent • Odenburg • *Plaucheville • Red Fish • Reynolds • Rosewood • *Simmesport • Vick • Voorhies • Yellow Bayou
browse list of realtors working in Avoyelles ParishThere are 421 USDA backed residential loans in Avoyelles parish with an average loan balance of $97,974. Over 79% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $101,911. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,611 SqFt.
The size of Avoyelles Parish is roughly 2,242 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this parish. The influence score for Avoyelles Parish is 6. Look below for the interactive parish level map illustration below for more details.
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 loan eligible properties in Avoyelles Parish.
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Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
.Avoyelles Parish, located in the great state of Louisiana, possesses a rich and diverse history. Established on June 28, 1807, the parish is situated in central Louisiana and covers an area of approximately 866 square miles. The Parish is known for its strong French-Creole culture, which is still prevalent today in place names, food, and architecture.
The region's history dates back to pre-European contact when the Avoyel-Tunica Native American tribe inhabited the land. The Avoyels, from which the parish gets its name, were known for being a small but resourceful tribe, skilled in trading and pottery.
In the late 17th and early 18th centuries, French explorers and settlers arrived in the area, establishing a strong French influence that persists today. Throughout this time, the region underwent various challenges and changes, including conflicts with surrounding native tribes, the westward expansion of European settlers, and the presence of Spain in Louisiana.
In the 19th century, as Louisiana became a state in the Union, the parish played a notable role in the Civil War. Major battles such as the Battle of Mansura were fought in Avoyelles Parish, and its location made it an important strategic point for both the Confederate and Union armies.
Today, Avoyelles Parish is known for its vibrant culture, beautiful historic sites, and outdoor recreational opportunities. One fun fact about this region is that it is known as the "southernmost tip of the Louisiana Delta." This title acknowledges the parish's unique mix of cultures, which includes elements of both the Mississippi River Delta and the Louisiana Bayou Country. The blending of these distinctive elements contributes to the parish's diverse cultural heritage, making it a fascinating place to visit and explore.
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