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Explore Modoc in United States
Modoc in the region of Arkansas is a town in United States - some 824 mi or ( 1325 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Modoc is now 02:02 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Forrest City, Lakeview, Marion, Oneida, and Pilgrims Rest. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Forrest City . Where to go and what to see in Modoc ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Modoc, Arkansas
Modoc is an unincorporated community in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. It is not recognized by the United States Census Bureau. The town is well-known due its prominent place in the song "Caledonia Mission", written by Robbie Robertson and performed by The Band on their 1968 debut album Music from Big Pink.
Located at 34.34 -90.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Elaine, Arkansas
Elaine is a city in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 865 at the 2000 census.
Located at 34.31 -90.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Lake View, Arkansas
Lake View is a city in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 531 at the 2000 census. Because there is also a Lakeview in Baxter County, many residents want to rename Lakeview to "Lake Helena". The original settlement name was "Turkey Scratch" from the 1850s to the official declaration of the town's namesake was in the 1920s. It is one of the few communities in the U.S. with an African-American percentage at over 90 percent of the populations.
Located at 34.42 -90.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Phillips County, Arkansas
Phillips County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2010, the population was 21,757. The county seat is Helena-West Helena. Phillips County is Arkansas's seventh county, formed on May 1, 1820, and named for Sylvanus Phillips, the area's first-known white settler and representative to the first Territorial Legislature of the Arkansas Territory. The Helena-West Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Phillips County.
Located at 34.39 -90.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Battle of Helena
The Battle of Helena was a land battle of the American Civil War fought on July 4, 1863, at Helena, Arkansas. The battle was a Confederate attempt to relieve pressure on the besieged city of Vicksburg. The victory secured eastern Arkansas for the Union.
Located at 34.39 -90.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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