Jeff, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jeff, Indiana
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Wells County's location in Indiana
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 Jeff, Indiana
Location in Wells County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46792
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| GNIS feature ID | 436954 |
Jeff is a small place located in Jackson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official town or city government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a township or county.
A Look Back: The History of Jeff
How Jeff Got Its Name
People believe that Jeff was named after a person! It's thought to be named after Jeff Jones. He was the son of someone who owned land in the area a long time ago.
The Old Post Office
A post office was opened in Jeff in 1891. This was a very important place back then. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. Having a post office meant the community was growing. However, the post office in Jeff closed down in 1903. This means it was only open for about 12 years.
