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Modesto, Indiana
One of the few houses remaining at Modesto
One of the few houses remaining at Modesto
Modesto, Indiana is located in Indiana
Modesto, Indiana
Modesto, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Modesto, Indiana is located in the United States
Modesto, Indiana
Modesto, Indiana
Location in the United States
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
GNIS feature ID 439306

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

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