5.4% of Pennsylvania is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 18702 is used by homes and businesses in and around Jermyn, Pennsylvania, and covers 183.8 square kilometers. About 32.0 square kilometers of this postal code falls within a USDA exclusion zone. By percentage, about 17.4% of zip code area 18702 is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about Jermyn, PA?
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Here are some interesting facts about Jermyn, Pennsylvania:
1. Jermyn was first settled in the 1820s by European immigrants, mainly Irish and Welsh.
2. The village was named after John Jermyn, who was the president of the Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railroad in the late 19th century.
3. In the early 20th century, Jermyn was known for its mining industry, especially for anthracite coal.
4. Jermyn is home to the St. Michael's Orthodox Church, which was founded in 1900 and is one of the oldest Orthodox churches in the United States.
5. The Jermyn Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 and includes several buildings and structures from the early 20th century.
6. Jermyn holds an annual Labor Day parade and festival, which includes live music, food vendors, and games for children.
7. Jermyn is located near several state parks, including Lackawanna State Park and Prompton State Park, which are popular for hiking, fishing, and camping.
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