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About Colfax, IN

Colfax was laid out in 1849 by Montgomery Stroud. It was originally named Midway for its position between Indianapolis and Lafayette along the Lafayette railroad. In 1853 the town gained a post office named Colfax, and in December 1857 the name of the town itself became Colfax, by petition of the residents. By 1861 the town had two churches, two general stores, a hotel, a saw mill and approximately 200 residents. An incorporation election held December 25, 1869, resulted in 24 yeas and 1 no.