Modoc, Ohio
| Modoc, Ohio | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Modoc, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 39°28′06″N 82°07′48″W / 39.46833°N 82.13000°WCoordinates: 39°28′06″N 82°07′48″W / 39.46833°N 82.13000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1076411[1] |
Modoc is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. Modoc is located on Ohio State Route 685 east of Buchtel.
A post office called Modoc was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] A 2003 local newspaper report described it as "almost forgotten".[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Modoc, Ohio
- ↑ "Athens County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
- ↑ "Trimble Township: A proud past, a challenging present". The Athens News. Aug 7, 2003. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
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