What is the history of Colfax, Washington?

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Palus (tribe)Palouse Indians were the first known human inhabitants of the Colfax area. White settlers arrived in the summer of 1870, and soon built a sawmill. Originally, pioneer citizen James Perkin called the settlement "Belleville" in honor of his girlfriend; when he found a new love, he changed the town's name to Colfax. Colfax grew rapidly and was officially incorporated on November 29, 1881. In 1889-1890, the town vied with several other finalists to become the site of a new agricultural college, present-day Washington State University; the honor, however, ultimately fell to nearby Pullman, WAPullman. The population reached 3,500 in 1903, and has hovered near 3,000 ever since. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colfax%2C_Washington

Palus (tribe)Palouse Indians were the first known human inhabitants of the Colfax area. White settlers arrived in the summer of 1870, and soon built a sawmill. Originally, pioneer citizen James Perkin called the settlement "Belleville" in honor of his girlfriend; when he found a new love, he changed the town's name to Colfax. Colfax grew rapidly and was officially incorporated on November 29, 1881. In 1889-1890, the town vied with several other finalists to become the site of a new agricultural college, present-day Washington State University; the honor, however, ultimately fell to nearby Pullman, WAPullman. The population reached 3,500 in 1903, and has hovered near 3,000 ever since. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colfax%2C_Washington

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