2021 $0 down, VA home loan limit for Pope County is $548,250.
Make your new home Pope County, which is located on the southern edge of Illinois. The county was created from portions of Johnson and Gallatin Counties in 1816. Pope County was named after Nathaniel Pope, who was the former Secretary of Illinois. With a total population of 4,276, including a veteran population of 435, Pope County is the second least populated county in Illinois. Pope County is a great place for those that love the outdoors, thanks to the Shawnee National Forest and the Ohio River. Those with children will appreciate the strong school system and rich history of Pope County.
Home to part of the Shawnee National Forest, Pope County is a great place to visit for those who love being outside. The Shawnee National Forest is a popular spot for hikers, because of the beautiful sights that can be seen along the many trails. Home to several rock formations and interesting wildlife, the Shawnee Nation Forest is a great place for exploring. Bring your camping gear and enjoy the many primitive and RV campsites located in the Forest.
The largest state park in Pope County is Dixon Springs State Park. Made up of 801-acres, the Dixon Springs State Park is the perfect place to spend a nice day outdoors. Once populated with the Algonquin Native American Tribe, you may find some interesting artifacts in Dixon Springs. Part of Dixon Springs is sectioned off for hunting; great if you are an avid hunter! Dixon Springs State Park features a swimming pool, picnic areas, basketball courts, hiking trails, and more! Landmarks in the park include Album Rock, Wolf Pen, Ghost Dance, and Alligator Rock.
Pope County is home party to the vast Ohio River. Flowing into the Mississippi River, the Ohio River is a great place to canoe, kayak, or engage in any other aquatic activities. Fishers will love the many different fish species that make their home in the Ohio River. Thomas Jefferson said about the Ohio River, “The Ohio is the most beautiful river on earth. Its current gentle, waters clear, and bosom smooth and unbroken by rocks and rapids, a single instance only excepted.”
There are several places in Pope County registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Once the site of a prehistoric city, the Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site is a great place to learn about the history of Illinois. There are 11 mounds at the Historic Site, which were once used as places for Native American Tribes to build their homes. Another significant historic site in Pope County is the Millstone Bluff. The Millstone Bluff is home to the Woodland stone fort, a rock art site, and a prehistoric stone box cemetery.
Veterans living in Illinois should be sure to take advantage of all their benefits, including property tax exemption eligibility, educational benefits, and healthcare benefits. The median housing cost in Pope County is $98,900, and the median household income is $38,371.
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Pope County Property Search
Golconda, Eddyville, Brownfield, Hamletsburg, Herod, Lusk’s Ferry, Rosebud, Temple Hill
62910, 62928, 62938, 62943, 62946, 62947, 62972, 62985, 62987
For help finding a VA-approved home or condo in Pope County, call VA Home Loan Centers at 888-573-4496.
Pope County Condo Search
There are currently any VA-approved condos currently available in Pope County. For information on getting a condo approved, click here.
VFW Post
Post 9227 Lusk Memorial Post
PO Box 6
Golconda, IL 62938
United States
Phone: (618) 499-0717
Meeting Location & Time
111 N. Franklin St.
Golconda, IL 62938
United States
7:00 PM 2nd Tuesday
Quartermaster: David Crabb
Commander: Brock Garrison
Maximum VA Appraisal Fees Allowable in Pope County
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- Single Family: $420
- Multi Family: $550
- Individual Condo: $425
- Manufactured: $425
- Repair Inspection: $100
Links
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- Illinois VA Loan Information: https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/illinois-va-home-loan-limit/
- VA Loan Information by State: https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/va-loan-limit-maximum-va-loan-amount/
