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Modoc, Kansas
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 Modoc, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Modoc, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Scott |
| Elevation | 3,137 ft (956 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67863
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-47575 |
| GNIS ID | 471504 |
Modoc is a small, unincorporated community located in Scott County, Kansas, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.
History of Modoc
Modoc has an interesting past with a couple of name changes. It was once known as Plummer. Later, it was also called Isabel for a time.
A post office, which is a place where mail is handled, first opened in Modoc in 1886. This post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1992.
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