Colfax, WA

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- 1,975 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Tucked into a valley where two forks of the Palouse River meet, Colfax is a scenic small town of around 2,700 people surrounded by eastern Washington's famous rolling wheat fields. As the seat of Whitman County, the town has a classic, lived-in feel, anchored by a historic brick downtown along Main Street. Between local cafes, historic architecture, and the river winding through town, it offers a peaceful pace of life rooted in deep agricultural heritage.
Living in Colfax means enjoying a tight-knit community with local schools, well-kept parks, and easy day-to-day essentials right down the street. For bigger grocery runs, specialized healthcare, or college events, Pullman and Moscow are only a quick drive south, while Spokane sits about an hour to the north. It makes a quiet, comfortable home base for anyone who appreciates wide-open spaces and the charm of rural Washington.
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