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Jeff, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°36′19″N 85°21′11″W / 40.60528°N 85.35306°W / 40.60528; -85.35306
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Jeff, Indiana
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
Elevation846 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

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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

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  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.