Jeff, Indiana
Jeff | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Wells County's location in Indiana | |
Jeff Location of Jeff in Wells County | |
Coordinates: 40°36′20″N 85°21′10″W / 40.60556°N 85.35278°WCoordinates: 40°36′20″N 85°21′10″W / 40.60556°N 85.35278°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Wells |
Township | Jackson |
Elevation[1] | 850 ft (260 m) |
ZIP code | 46792 |
GNIS feature ID | 436954 |
Jeff is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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 / 40.60556°N 85.35278°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- ↑ "Jeff, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- ↑ "Profile for Jeff, IN". ePodunk. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
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