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Colfax in the region of Washington with its 2,805 residents is a city in United States - some 2,090 mi or ( 3363 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Colfax is now 11:51 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Los Angeles " with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Boise, Grangeville, Lewiston, Moscow, and Kalispell. While being here, make sure to check out Boise . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Colfax ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Colfax, Washington
Colfax is the county seat of Whitman County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,805 at the 2010 census. It is situated amidst wheat-covered hills in a valley at the confluence of the north and south forks of the Palouse River. U.S. Route 195, which forms the town's main street, intersects with State Route 26 at the north end of town; in the past, Colfax also lay at the junction of three railway lines. It was named after Schuyler Colfax, the vice president from 1869-73.
Located at 46.88 -117.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Whitman County, Washington
Whitman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,776, with the majority living in its largest city, Pullman, home to Washington State University, the state's land-grant university. The county seat is at Colfax. Whitman County was formed out of Stevens County on November 29, 1871. It is named after Marcus Whitman, a Presbyterian missionary who, with his wife Narcissa, was killed in 1847 by members of the Cayuse tribe.
Located at 46.89 -117.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Steptoe, Washington
Steptoe is a small unincorporated rural community in Whitman County, Washington, United States. Steptoe is 11 miles north of the county seat, Colfax and is 43 miles south of Spokane. It is named after Colonel Edward Steptoe for a battle located north of Steptoe near Rosalia, Washington. Steptoe has an elementary school consisting of students 1st through 8th grade, a post office (zip code 99174), a gas station catering to the local community. Local tourist attractions include Steptoe Butte.
Located at 47.01 -117.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
KWSU-TV
KWSU-TV digital channel 10 in Pullman, Washington and KTNW digital channel 31 in Richland, Washington are a simulcasting pair of Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member stations covering southeastern Washington and north central Idaho. The two stations are owned by Washington State University. KWSU's studios are located in the Murrow Communications Center on WSU's main campus in Pullman, while KTNW's studios are located on the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland.
Located at 46.86 -117.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Elberton, Washington
Elberton is a ghost town on the north fork of the Palouse River northeast of Colfax and northwest of Palouse in Whitman County, Washington, United States.
Located at 46.98 -117.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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