Colfax Historical Society, Inc.

Colfax Historical Society, Inc. The Colfax Historical Society's mission is collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Colfax and Perry Township.

Your contribution is important as the Historical Society is a member-supported, non-profit organization.

Looking for the perfect place to host a gathering that ISN'T your home? Come to the Gathering Place! Contact the Colfax ...
05/19/2026

Looking for the perfect place to host a gathering that ISN'T your home? Come to the Gathering Place! Contact the Colfax Library to book! 765-324-2915.

05/01/2026

Our next food truck is May 6th and we are excited to welcome Yurburger and CCC Youth Mission trip bake sale.
See you Wednesday!

04/21/2026

History of the Colfax Post Office from 1853 - 1980

The Colfax, IN post office was established on September 6, 1853, with Samuel Dukes as the first postmaster. Since that time there have been 28 postmasters, some serving at two different periods and one man, Jeremiah H. Blacker served three separate appearances of short duration, a month period, a six month period and the last one, eleven months. The postmaster serving the longest period of time was J.B. Williams. He was appointed in 1949 and served until his death in 1971. Roy L. Jones served 12 years and then transferred to rural carrier in 1948, serving in that position until his retirement in 1973. He and his wife, Edith owned and operated Jones Real Estate and Insurance in Colfax.

Delores M Hankins was first appointed as clerk in 1961, and promoted to postmaster in 1971.

At one time there were 3 rural routes out of the Colfax post office. The first two established in 1900 and the third in 1903.

In 1978, Colfax was made an intermediate office with rural routes emanating from Frankfort post office, the Frankfort office being administratively responsible for the rural routes. The route was served by Bill J. Culross. Judy K Bowen and Judy A Lucas were two part time clerks

04/01/2026

Our first food truck of the season will be next Wednesday, April 8th! We can't wait to see you all there.

Another figure who once called Colfax home—and left a mark—was Hawthorne Darby.
02/03/2026

Another figure who once called Colfax home—and left a mark—was Hawthorne Darby.

Don’t forget—Night at the Museum is tomorrow! ✨Join us and share your Colfax memories from the 1940s and beyond. Your st...
01/20/2026

Don’t forget—Night at the Museum is tomorrow! ✨
Join us and share your Colfax memories from the 1940s and beyond. Your stories help keep our local history alive for future generations!

01/18/2026

Let’s talk History!!

Join us this Wednesday, January 21st at 6:00 for Night at the Museum at the Colfax Historical Society.

01/15/2026

We’re truly overwhelmed—once again—by the incredible support of this community. Thank you to everyone who showed up, whether you dined in or ordered out, to support our Dine & Donate event. And a heartfelt thank-you to Colfax Pizza King for so generously hosting. Your kindness and support play a vital role in helping us preserve and celebrate our local history. 💛

Address

303 W Main Street
Colfax, IN
46035

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(765) 324-2915

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