Modoc, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°28′06″N 82°07′48″W / 39.46833°N 82.13000°W / 39.46833; -82.13000
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Modoc, Ohio
Modoc, Ohio is located in Ohio
Modoc, Ohio
Modoc, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°28′06″N 82°07′48″W / 39.46833°N 82.13000°W / 39.46833; -82.13000
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyAthens
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code740
GNIS feature ID1076411[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[edit]

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Modoc, Ohio
  2. ^ "Athens County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  3. ^ "Trimble Township: A proud past, a challenging present". The Athens News. August 7, 2003. Retrieved December 31, 2015.