Modoc, Ohio

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

Modoc, Ohio
Modoc, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°28′06″N 82°07′48″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyAthens
Elevation
712 ft (217 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)740
GNIS feature ID1076411[1]

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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