Welcome to Modeste ...
Modeste is located in Ascension Parish<1>.
The location of Modeste has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Modeste, you might consider that their post office opened in 1912.
When the people of Modeste refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Modestan<3>
Modeste is near sea level<4>.
Time Zone: Modeste lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Modeste is located in the (225) area code.
Communities near Modeste ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Modeste.
- Gonzales
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gonzales have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gonzales
- Gonzales is located in Ascension Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,245 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gonzales <5>
- Donaldsonville
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donaldsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donaldsonville
- Donaldsonville is located in Ascension Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,638 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Donaldsonville <5>
- Saint Gabriel
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Gabriel
- Saint Gabriel is located in Iberville Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,522 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Gabriel <5>
- Addis
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Addis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Addis
- Addis is located in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,464 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Addis <5>
- Plaquemine
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plaquemine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plaquemine
- Plaquemine is located in Iberville Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,384 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plaquemine <5>
- Sorrento
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sorrento have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sorrento
- Sorrento is located in Ascension Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,719 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sorrento <5>
- White Castle
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Castle
- White Castle is located in Iberville Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,640 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Castle <5>
- French Settlement
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for French Settlement
- French Settlement is located in Livingston Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,227 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for French Settlement <5>
- Port Vincent
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Vincent have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Vincent
- Port Vincent is located in Livingston Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people
- Napoleonville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Napoleonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napoleonville
- Napoleonville is located in Assumption Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 575 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Napoleonville <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Modeste. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Modeste.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Modeste. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Modeste.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Modeste. See our Newspapers Page for Modeste.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Modeste ...
Looking for more information about Modeste? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Modeste, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Modeste.
Adding Modeste to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Modeste in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Modeste was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Modeste post office opened in 1912.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Modeste.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Modeste. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Ascension Parish: www.ascensionparish.net/
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Ascension, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Modeste refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Modeste may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Modeste - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |