Colfax Avenue, Main street in Denver, United States.
Colfax Avenue extends 26.5 miles through Golden, Lakewood, Denver, and Aurora, serving as the primary east-west transportation corridor in the region.
Originally named Golden Road, the street was renamed in 1868 after Schuyler Colfax, who held the position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
The avenue features numerous music venues, including the Fillmore Auditorium and Bluebird Theater, which regularly host performances by national and local artists.
Public transportation along Colfax Avenue includes Route 15, which transports over 7 million passengers annually between multiple commercial and residential districts.
The Colorado State Capitol Building on East Colfax contains distinctive architectural elements, including rose onyx marble columns sourced from Beulah, Colorado.
Location: Jefferson County
Location: Denver
Location: Arapahoe County
Location: Adams County
Inception: 1859
GPS coordinates: 39.73837,-104.32372
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
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