Modesto, Indiana

Modesto is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Modesto, Indiana
Unincorporated community
One of the few houses remaining at Modesto
Modesto
Modesto
Coordinates: 39°16′11″N 86°32′54″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMonroe
TownshipWashington
Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47404
Area code(s)812, 930
FIPS code18-50040[2]
GNIS feature ID439306

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.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Modesto, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  4. "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  5. 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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