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Jeffris, Wisconsin
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 Jeffris, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Jeffris, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lincoln |
| Town | Harrison |
| Elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577661 |
Jeffris is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Harrison. It is found within Lincoln County, Wisconsin, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a city or village with its own local government.
A Look Back: The History of Jeffris
The community of Jeffris got its name from a person named James K. Jeffris.
A post office was opened in Jeffris in 1891. This was an important place where people could send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1930.
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