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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for Mississippi Postal Zip Code 38863
1.7% of Mississippi is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 38863 is used by homes and businesses in and around Pontotoc, Mississippi, and covers 736.4 square kilometers. There are no significant geographical USDA loan restrictions within this area.
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Here are some interesting facts about the town of Pontotoc, Mississippi:
1. The name "Pontotoc" is derived from a Chickasaw word which means "land of hanging grapes."
2. Pontotoc was incorporated as a town in 1837 and became a city in 1860.
3. The town was an early center for the production of furniture and textiles.
4. Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest attacked Union soldiers in Pontotoc during the Civil War.
5. It is the birthplace of blues legend Howlin' Wolf, who was born in White Station, just outside of Pontotoc.
6. Pontotoc has an annual Bodock Festival, celebrating the abundance of the Osage orange trees that grow in the area.
7. Pontotoc has been home to many nationally recognized musicians, including Elvis Presley's guitarist James Burton, and country music singers Tammy Wynette and Marty Stuart.
8. The town has a historic courthouse square, which includes a statue of Chief Pontotoc, a Chickasaw leader for whom the town is named.
9. The Pontotoc Ridge, a geological formation that runs through the town, is home to unique plant and animal species found nowhere else in the world.
10. The town has a strong sense of community pride, with numerous local organizations and events that bring residents together, such as the annual Christmas Parade and the Pontotoc Athletic Booster Club.
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