Jeff, Indiana
Jeff is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Jeff, Indiana | |
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 Wells County's location in Indiana | |
  Jeff Location of Jeff in Wells County | |
| Coordinates: 40°36′20″N 85°21′10″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436954 |
History
Jeff is believed to be named after Jeff Jones, the son of a local landowner.[3]
A post office was established at Jeff in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[4]
Geography
Jeff is located at 40°36′20″N 85°21′10″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
- "Jeff, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- "Profile for Jeff, IN". ePodunk. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Wells County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City | Map of Indiana highlighting Wells County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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