The Story Behind This Small Town Indiana Market is Unbelievable
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Courtney Johnston
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Most small businesses have pretty interesting start up stories. However, every now and then, one story sticks out as one that’s truly incredible and sometimes, unbelievable. While Indiana has many interesting and offbeat small businesses, there’s one pretty unique Indiana market that has a truly unforgettable story…
Modoc's Market is a small town mart located in the heart of Wabash, Indiana. The building the market is located in has an extremely interesting story, one Modoc's paid great tribute to.
In 1942, the Great American Circus was visiting the are and put on a show at Wabash High School. The circus elephant, Modoc, smelled peanuts at the local drug store and broke through their front door, and ate its way through the store's peanuts. From there, Modoc took off, traveling between two counties for the next five days.
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Modoc instantly became the most famous elephant in Wabash, and the story of Modoc remained a local legend. So, when a market wanted to move into the famous space that Modoc once smashed through, they knew they had to pay tribute to this unique elephant.
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Thus, the name "Modoc's Market" was born, along with the elephants that line the storefront and can be found within the store.
From elephant latte foam art to elephant merchandise, you'll find hints of Modoc all over Modoc's Market.
You can visit this unique market at 205 S Miami St, Wabash, Indiana. Be sure to ask about Modoc while you're there!
Have you ever been inside of this amazing Indiana market? For more unique landmarks in Indiana, check out this list.
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