Grant Parish and Town of Colfax
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kwashnak
N 31° 31.165 W 092° 42.401
15R E 527848 N 3487205
Marker along train tracks and Main Street (Route 8) in Colfax.
Waymark Code: WM8XQD
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2010
Views: 3
Grant Parish and Town of Colfax
Grant Parish was formed in 1869 from parts of Winn and Rapides parishes by Act 82 of the Louisiana legislature and named for President U.S. Grant. Colfax, incorporated in 1878, was named for U.S. Vice President Schuyler Colfax. Once known as Calhoun's Landing, it was part of a 14,000 acre plantation owned by Meridith and Wm. Calhoun.
Erected by the Grant Arts Council.
Marker Name: Grant Parish and Town of Colfax
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: City/Parish/State
Parish: Grant
Link to more information:: Not listed
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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