Colfax County, Administrative county in Nebraska, United States
Colfax County encompasses 417 square miles of land in eastern Nebraska, with the city of Schuyler serving as its governmental center.
The Nebraska legislature established Colfax County in 1869 through the division of Platte County, naming it after Vice President Schuyler Colfax.
The county population reflects multiple migration waves, from early European settlers to current Hispanic, Somali, and Thai communities creating a diverse society.
Citizens access governmental services at the Colfax County Courthouse in Schuyler, which operates weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Agriculture dominates the county economy, with 88 percent of land dedicated to farming, primarily producing corn and soybeans across extensive fields.
Location: Nebraska
Inception: 1869
Capital city: Schuyler
Shares border with: Stanton County, Butler County, Cuming County, Dodge County, Platte County
Website: http://colfaxne.com
GPS coordinates: 41.58000,-97.09000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:53
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