Modesto, Indiana
Modesto is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States.
History
A post office was established at Modesto in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903. According to Ronald L. Baker, the community was probably named after Modesto, California.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Modesto, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...found in California dating from 1870 and most likely is a transfer.
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