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Wakefield is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Indiana, in the United States.

History

A post office was established at Wakefield in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905. The community was named for Robert Wakefield.

 Wakefield was the home of the famous bird dog trainer Samuel M. Lewis. Sam raised his (4) children on his farm on Sage lane. He was well known and liked in the area for many years (1915-2004). His daughter now lives on the farm.
Municipalities and communities of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States
City
Towns
Townships
  • Graham
  • Hanover
  • Lancaster
  • Madison
  • Milton
  • Monroe
  • Republican
  • Saluda
  • Shelby
  • Smyrna
CDPs
Other
unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 38°47′14″N 85°33′36″W / 38.78722°N 85.56°W / 38.78722; -85.56

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