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 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 Grant Arts Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list.
Location. 31° 31.169′ N, 92° 42.403′ W. Marker is in Colfax, Louisiana, in Grant Parish. It is at the intersection of Eighth Street (State Highway 158) and Main Street (Alexandria-Colfax Highway) (State Highway 8), on the right when traveling north on Eighth Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Colfax LA 71417, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mary E. Graham High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Famous Burning Well of Colfax (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Calhoun's Landing (approx. 1.1 miles away); Village of Dry Prong
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Colfax Riot (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 929 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2019.
