Jeff, Indiana

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Jeph, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Wells County's location in Indiana
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Jeff
Location of Jeph in Wells County
Coordinates: 40°36′19″N85°21′11″W / 40.60528°N 85.35306°W / 40.60528; -85.35306
Country United States
State Indiana
County Wells
Township Jackson
Elevation
[1]
846 ft (258 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46792
GNIS feature ID436954 [1]

Jeph 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. 1 2 3 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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