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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for Texas Postal Zip Code 79536
4.5% of Texas is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 79536 is used by homes and businesses in and around Merkel, Texas, and covers 821.1 square kilometers. About 6.6 square kilometers of this postal code falls within a USDA exclusion zone. By percentage, about 0.8% of zip code area 79536 is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about Merkel, TX?
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1. Merkel is located in the heart of Texas, just north of Abilene.
2. The population of Merkel is approximately 2,000 people.
3. Merkel was founded in 1881 and was named after a local rancher, George Merkel.
4. The town is home to the annual Merkel Rattlesnake Roundup, which has been held since 1958.
5. Merkel is home to the historic Merkel Hotel, which was built in 1912 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
6. The town is also home to the Merkel Independent School District, which serves students in grades K-12.
7. Merkel is home to several churches, including the First Baptist Church of Merkel, which was established in 1882.
8. The town is also home to the Merkel Public Library, which was established in 1911.
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101 South Main Street, Suite 102
Temple, Texas 76501
Phone: (254) 742-9700
Fax: (844) 496-8123
