Colfax

Colfax is a toponym used for several places in the United States and for other related uses. As a place name, Colfax designates towns and communities in various states, including Colfax, California; Colfax, Indiana; Colfax, Iowa; Colfax, Louisiana; Colfax, Washington; and Colfax, Wisconsin. In some cases the name is associated with county seats or historic sites: Colfax, Washington is the county seat of Whitman County, and Colfax, Louisiana is the parish seat of Grant Parish.

Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado, is a major north–south street named after Schuyler Colfax, a 19th-century American politician who served as Speaker of the House and later as Vice President of the United States (1869–1873).

The name Colfax is generally derived from Schuyler Colfax, with many places named in his honor, though the exact origin can vary by location. The name is also used in streets, parks, and other geographic or institutional contexts.

Historical events associated with the name include the Colfax Massacre, which occurred in Colfax, Louisiana, in 1873 during the Reconstruction era. Colfax also appears as a surname and is used in various municipal and regional names beyond the United States.