Jeffris, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Jeffris, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Pushpin Label:Jeffris
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lincoln
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:Harrison
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1670
Coordinates:45.5019°N -89.4303°W
Area Code:715 & 534
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1577661

Jeffris is an unincorporated community located in the town of Harrison, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

A post office called Jeffris was established in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1930.[1] The community was named for James K. Jeffris.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lincoln County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 March 2015.
  2. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 88.