Modoc, Ohio

Modoc, Ohio
Unincorporated community
Modoc, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°28′06″N 82°07′48″W / 39.46833°N 82.13000°W / 39.46833; -82.13000Coordinates: 39°28′06″N 82°07′48″W / 39.46833°N 82.13000°W / 39.46833; -82.13000
Country United States
State Ohio
County Athens
Elevation 712 ft (217 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s) 740
GNIS feature ID 1076411[1]

Modoc is an unincorporated community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. Modoc is located on Ohio State Route 685 east of Buchtel.

A post office called Modoc was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] A 2003 local newspaper report described it as "almost forgotten".[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Modoc, Ohio
  2. "Athens County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  3. "Trimble Township: A proud past, a challenging present". The Athens News. Aug 7, 2003. Retrieved 31 December 2015.


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