Modoc, Indiana facts for kids
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Modoc, Indiana
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| Town of Modoc | ||
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| Nickname(s):
Small Town U.S.A
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Location of Modoc in Randolph County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Indiana | |
| County | Randolph | |
| Township | Union | |
| Founded | 1883 | |
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| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 157 | |
| • Density | 1,524.27/sq mi (586.67/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| ZIP code |
47358
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| Area code(s) | 765 | |
| Major Highways | U.S. Highway 36 Indiana State Highway 1 |
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| FIPS code | 18-50058 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396769 | |
Modoc is a small town in Randolph County, Indiana. It is located within Union Township. In 2010, about 196 people lived there.
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History of Modoc
The town of Modoc has a few interesting stories about how it got its name. One story says that a man on a train threw out a cigar box with the name "Modoc" on it. Henry Conley, one of the first people to settle in the town, found the box. He then suggested "Modoc" as a good name for the new town.
Another idea is that the town was named after the Modoc people. They were a Native American group from northern California. They became well-known for fighting against the U.S. Army during the Modoc War, which ended in 1873.
Modoc has had a post office since 1883.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 221 | — | |
| 1910 | 261 | 18.1% | |
| 1920 | 256 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 236 | −7.8% | |
| 1940 | 237 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 275 | 16.0% | |
| 1960 | 238 | −13.5% | |
| 1970 | 275 | 15.5% | |
| 1980 | 243 | −11.6% | |
| 1990 | 218 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 225 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 196 | −12.9% | |
| 2020 | 157 | −19.9% | |
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Modoc's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 196 people living in Modoc. These people lived in 72 homes, and 50 of these were families. Most of the people (about 95%) were White. A small number were African American, Pacific Islander, or from other backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 40% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Modoc was 33 years old. About 30% of the residents were under 18. About 14% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more males lived in Modoc than females.
Where is Modoc?
Modoc is located in Indiana. It is about 25 miles southeast of Muncie, Indiana. It is also about 25 miles northwest of Richmond, Indiana. Larger cities like Indianapolis, Indiana, Dayton, Ohio, and Cincinnati are about 60 miles away.
According to the 2010 census, Modoc covers a total area of about 0.1 square miles. All of this area is land.
Getting Around Modoc
Major Roads
Two important roads pass through Modoc. These are Indiana 1 and U.S. 36. These roads help people travel to and from the town.
Randolph Farms Landfill
The Randolph Farms Landfill is a large area where trash is buried. It covers about 120 acres. The Balkema family from Kalamazoo, Michigan owns it. This landfill serves Randolph County and several other counties in Indiana and Ohio.
The landfill was built on a limestone hill. It is located near underground water sources called aquifers. It is also close to the White River and Whitewater River.
Education in Modoc
Students in Modoc attend Union High School. The school's mascot is the Rocket. Their school colors are royal blue and gold.
The I. B. & W. Railroad
The town of Modoc likely grew because of the I. B. & W. Railroad. This railroad was built across southern Randolph County in 1878. The area where Modoc was built was flat, which was good for the railroad. However, it used to have problems with typhoid fever. The railroad helped connect Modoc to other places.
See also
In Spanish: Modoc (Indiana) para niños
