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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for Mississippi Postal Zip Code 39146
1.7% of Mississippi is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 39146 is used by homes and businesses in and around Pickens, Mississippi, and covers 354.8 square kilometers. There are no significant geographical USDA loan restrictions within this area.
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Here are some interesting facts about the village of Pickens, Mississippi:
1. Pickens was founded in the early 1830s and was named after Samuel Pickens, a prominent local planter and builder.
2. During the Civil War, Pickens was occupied by Union troops and was burned down twice.
3. In 1870, Pickens became one of the first African American-majority towns in the United States.
4. The town was home to several notable civil rights activists, including Fannie Lou Hamer, who founded the Freedom Farm Cooperative there in the 1960s.
5. Pickens is also the birthplace of blues musician Robert Johnson, who is known for his influential recordings in the 1930s.
6. The town is located in the heart of Mississippi's Delta region, which is known for its rich agricultural heritage and its contribution to the development of blues music.
7. The Pickens Mound Site, a Native American archaeological site, is located near the town and is believed to date back to the early 15th century.
8. The population of Pickens has declined significantly over the years, with just over 1,000 residents today compared to nearly 4,000 at its peak in the early 1900s.
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