Jeff, Indiana

Jeff, Indiana
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°W / 40.60556; -85.35278Coordinates: 40°36′20″N 85°21′10″W / 40.60556°N 85.35278°W / 40.60556; -85.35278
Country United States
State Indiana
County Wells
Township Jackson
Elevation[1] 850 ft (259 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
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 / 40.60556; -85.35278.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  2. ↑ "Jeff, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Profile for Jeff, IN". ePodunk. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 6, 2016.


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