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July 2024 Featured Agent | |
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Kiley Kelley | from Nathan Jordan Real Estate |
Start your search for USDA loan eligible properties in the cities of Terry County, TX
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
*Brownfield • Gomez • Johnson • *Meadow • *Wellman
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 properties in Terry County.
Terry County, situated in the great state of Texas, was created on August 21, 1876 and organized on July 22, 1904. It is located in the southern part of the Texas Panhandle on the Llano Estacado, a large plateau. Brownfield, the county seat, is nearly 43 miles southwest of Lubbock. Terry County was named after Colonel Benjamin Franklin Terry who was the commander of the prominent Texas Confederate regiment, Terry's Texas Rangers, during the Civil War.
In the early days, Terry County was inhabited by various nomadic native tribes. Later, it became a part of Pedro Vial's road from Santa Fe to San Antonio. The county has experienced various events such as the Comanche raids, the Buffalo Soldier tragedy of 1877, and the impact of the stage lines and cattle trails. Farming and ranching have played a significant role in the economy of Terry County since its establishment.
One fun fact about Terry County is that it is often called the "Grape Capital of Texas" due to its thriving wine grape industry. The area contains several vineyards and is known for its wine production, contributing significantly to the Texas wine industry. The combination of the region's climate, elevation, and soil provides ideal conditions for growing grapes, leading to the success and vast expansion of vineyards in the county.