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July 2024 Featured Agent | |
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Tiffany Alder-Bown | from Sanpete Valley Realty |
Start your search for USDA loan eligible properties in the cities of Sevier County, UT
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
*Annabella • *Aurora • Austin • Belknap • Burrville • *Central Valley • *Elsinore • *Glenwood • Gramse • *Joseph • Kema • *Koosharem • Lakeside Resort • *Monroe • Prattsville • *Redmond • *Richfield • *Salina • Sevier • *Sigurd • Venice • Vermillion • Whipup
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 Sevier County.
Sevier County, located in the central part of Utah, was formed on January 16, 1865, and named after the Sevier River which flows through the region. The river itself was named after John Sevier, a pioneer and early political leader. The county area was initially inhabited by Native American tribes, primarily the Fremont people and later the Ute tribe.
European settlement in the region began in the early to mid-19th century as the Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young arrived in the area. The pioneers began to establish settlements, with Richfield becoming the county seat in 1864. Over the years, other communities were established in the region, and agriculture, mining, and livestock ranching became the primary economic activities. One notable mining endeavor in the late 19th century was the Kimberly Gold Mining District, which contributed to the economic growth of the area.
Today, Sevier County is known for its picturesque landscapes, which include Fishlake National Forest, Capitol Reef National Park, and the Great Basin. A significant part of the county is dedicated to farming and ranching, with crops such as alfalfa and barley, and livestock including cattle and sheep being prevalent.
A fun fact about Sevier County is that it is home to the historic Cove Fort, a fortification built around 1867 by the early Mormon pioneers. Cove Fort is the only fort built in the 19th century in the United States that still stands, and you can visit this site today for a glimpse into the life of the settlers who helped shape the history of the region.