Jeff, Indiana
Jeff, Indiana | |
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 Wells County's location in Indiana | |
  Jeff Location of Jeff in Wells County | |
| Coordinates: 40°36′19″N 85°21′11″W / 40.60528°N 85.35306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436954[1] |
Jeff is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History[edit]
Jeff is believed to be named after Jeff Jones, the son of a local landowner.[2]
A post office was established at Jeff in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jeff, Indiana
- ^ "Profile for Jeff, IN". ePodunk. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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