Jeff, Indiana

Jeff, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Wells County's location in Indiana
Wells County's location in Indiana
Jeff is located in Wells County, Indiana
Jeff
Jeff
Location of Jeff in Wells County
Coordinates: 40°36′19″N 85°21′11″W / 40.60528°N 85.35306°W / 40.60528; -85.35306
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWells
TownshipJackson
Elevation
[1]
846 ft (258 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46792
GNIS feature ID436954[1]

Jeff is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

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

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jeff, Indiana
  2. ^ "Profile for Jeff, IN". ePodunk. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  3. ^ "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
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