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Modesto
Unincorporated community
One of the few houses remaining at Modesto
One of the few houses remaining at Modesto
Country United States
State Indiana
County Monroe
Township Washington
Elevation 617 ft (188 m)
ZIP code 47404
FIPS code 18-50040
GNIS feature ID 439306

Modesto is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Modesto in 1892, and remained in operation until 1903. According to Ronald L. Baker, the community was probably named after Modesto, California.

Geography

Modesto is located at 39°16′11″N 86°32′54″W / 39.26972°N 86.54833°W / 39.26972; -86.54833.

Municipalities and communities of Monroe County, Indiana, United States
City
Towns
Townships
  • Bean Blossom
  • Benton
  • Bloomington
  • Clear Creek
  • Indian Creek
  • Perry
  • Polk
  • Richland
  • Salt Creek
  • Van Buren
  • Washington
CDPs
Other
unincorporated
communities

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