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Toni Gravely | from Keller WIlliams Realty Roanoke |
The size of Lynchburg County is roughly 128 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Lynchburg cover 127 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 99.3% of Lynchburg County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Lynchburg County is 2. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
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Brookville • Dearington • Jackson Heights • Lynchburg • Peakland • Perkins Park • Richland Hills • Southland Acres • Vista Acres • West Lynchburg • White Rock Hill
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 Lynchburg County.
Lynchburg County, more commonly known as the City of Lynchburg, is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Although no longer a county, the city carries a rich historical background in the state.
Founded by John Lynch in 1786 when he established a ferry service across the James River, Lynchburg rose to prominence due to its location, making it an important transportation hub for the region. In the early 19th century, the city became a center for tobacco processing and manufacturing, as well as a hub for railways.
During the American Civil War, Lynchburg played a significant role by serving as a center for Confederate troops and supplies. The city managed to avoid destruction, despite a brief Union attack in June 1864 called the Battle of Lynchburg. After the war, the city recovered and continued its growth as it further industrialized, attracting new residents.
In the 20th century, Lynchburg maintained its reputation as an important regional center for businesses and education, with the establishment of several colleges and universities. The city also participated in the civil rights movement, with the end of segregation occurring throughout the 1960s.
For a fun fact about Lynchburg, it is often nicknamed the "Hill City" or the "City of Seven Hills" due to its location on the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and its unique, hilly landscape.