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Modesto, Indiana
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One of the few houses remaining at Modesto
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 Modesto, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Modesto, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47404
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-50040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 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. According to Ronald L. Baker, the community was probably named after Modesto, California.
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