Colfax Township, Wexford County, Michigan facts for kids
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Colfax Township, Michigan
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Colfax Township Hall and Fire Department
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Location within Wexford County
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 Colfax Township, Wexford County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Colfax Township, Wexford County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Wexford |
| Established | 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.40 sq mi (91.69 km2) |
| • Land | 35.26 sq mi (91.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 897 |
| • Density | 25.339/sq mi (9.783/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-17200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626115 |
Colfax Township is a small community located in Wexford County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, the population of Colfax Township was 897 people.
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Places in Colfax Township
Colfax Township is home to a few interesting places.
Meauwataka: A Historic Community
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Meauwataka is a small community within the township. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own separate local government. This community was first settled in 1867. It is located near Lake Meauwataka, which was originally known as Lake Dayhuff.
A post office, a place where mail is handled, opened in Meauwataka on May 2, 1872. Enos Dayduff was the very first postmaster, the person in charge of the post office. This post office served the community for many years, finally closing on April 30, 1952.
Soper: A Former Sawmill Town
Soper was another community that once existed in Colfax Township. It started as a settlement built around a sawmill. Sawmills are factories where logs are cut into lumber. A post office also briefly operated in Soper. It was open from March 23, 1900, until August 31, 1901.
Geography of Colfax Township
Colfax Township covers a total area of about 35.40 square miles (91.69 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.26 square miles (91.32 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers), is water. This means there are small lakes or rivers within the township's boundaries.
Education in Colfax Township
Students living in Colfax Township attend schools in two different public school districts. Most of the township is served by the Mesick Consolidated Schools. These schools are located to the west in Mesick. The northeastern part of Colfax Township is served by the Manton Consolidated Schools. These schools are located to the east in Manton.
