Modesto, Indiana
Modesto, Indiana | |
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 One of the few houses remaining at Modesto | |
  Modesto | |
| Coordinates: 39°16′11″N 86°32′54″W / 39.26972°N 86.54833°WCoordinates: 39°16′11″N 86°32′54″W / 39.26972°N 86.54833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47404 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-50040[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 439306 |
Modesto is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
History[]
A post office was established at Modesto in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[4] According to Ronald L. Baker, the community was probably named after Modesto, California.[5]
Geography[]
Modesto is located at 39°16′11″N 86°32′54″W / 39.26972°N 86.54833°W.
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Modesto, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...found in California dating from 1870 and most likely is a transfer.
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