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Colfax Area Historical Society (CAHS) and Colfax Heritage Museum

We research and share the history of the Colfax Area, operate a museum, and work with other organizations to understand and appreciate our local history.

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Position papers about local history

Chinese laborers did not use bosun’s chairs and hanging wicker baskets in the railroad construction at Cape Horn. Download PDF
Illinoistown was not renamed as Colfax. Colfax was a new town created near Illinoistown.Download PDF

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The Colfax Heritage Museum is physically located at 99 Railroad St, Colfax CA 95713.

Mail for both the Colfax Heritage Museum and the Colfax Area Historical Society is received at PO Box 185, Colfax, CA 95713.
(530) 346-8599
The Colfax Heritage Museum is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. It is closed Saturday and Sunday.

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  • Historical Society
    • Calendar
    • Newsletter
    • Join CAHS
    • CAHS Officers
    • FAQ
  • Museum, archives, local history, research
    • Museum
    • Archives
    • Position papers about local history
    • Research Resources
  • Contact us
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