Welcome to Modoc ...
Modoc is located in McCormick County<1> (at the time of its founding, Modoc was located in Edgefield County).
The pronunciation of Modoc: MOE-DOCK<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Modoc, you might consider that their post office opened in 1882.
Modoc is 400 feet [122 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Modoc lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Modoc: (864)
The ZIP code for Modoc: 29838<4>
Communities Also Named Modoc ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 11 communities that are also named Modoc - they are located in Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas (2), Kentucky, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Modoc.
Communities near Modoc ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Modoc.
- Snead
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast) - Grovetown
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grovetown
- Grovetown is located in Columbia County (GA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,639 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grovetown <6>
- Edgefield
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgefield
- Edgefield is located in Edgefield County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,825 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgefield <6>
- Bonair
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast) - Lulaville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast) - McCormick
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCormick
- McCormick is located in McCormick County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,320 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McCormick <6>
- Lincolnton
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincolnton
- Lincolnton is located in Lincoln County (GA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,504 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lincolnton <6>
- Rockbrook
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast) - Memory Park
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memory Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memory Park
- Memory Park is located in Columbia County (GA)
- Population from the 2010 Census: 122 people
- National Hills
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for National Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for National Hills
- National Hills is located in Richmond County (GA)
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 Modoc. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Modoc.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Modoc. 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 Modoc.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Modoc. See our Newspapers Page for Modoc.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Modoc ...
Looking for more information about Modoc? 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 Modoc, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Modoc.
Adding Modoc to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Modoc 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 Modoc was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Modoc post office opened in 1882.
We also found Modoc in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Modoc.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Modoc. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of South Carolina's counties, including McCormick, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Modoc. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Modoc - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Modoc). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Modoc or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |