Modesto, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Modesto, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Modesto
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Monroe
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Washington
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.2697°N -86.5483°W
Elevation Ft:617
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47404
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-50040[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info: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 it was discontinued in 1903.[2] According to Ronald L. Baker, the community was probably named after Modesto, California.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: Monroe County . Jim Forte Postal History . 5 September 2015.
  3. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 224. ...found in California dating from 1870 and most likely is a transfer..