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 is located in Ohio
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 code740
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 December 31, 2015.
  3. "Trimble Township: A proud past, a challenging present". The Athens News. August 7, 2003. Retrieved December 31, 2015.


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