Colfax
in Grant Parish of Louisiana, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.519 and -92.707 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 31' 8" and W -92° 42' 24"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:48 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:22 am and 7:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Delve into Colfax

Colfax in Grant Parish (Louisiana) with it's 1,524 habitants is located in United States about 1,019 mi (or 1,640 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Colfax is now 08:48 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Colfax, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Alexandria International Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Alexandria, Winnfield, Natchitoches, Jena and Leesville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

25°C (78 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

26°C (79 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

31°C (88 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Mudfest colfax 2012 The Beast

Published: May 27, 2012
Length: 16:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jamie L

98 Gmc 496 stroker powering rockwells on 16.9/24 T-tires.


James Bowlin gets STUCK!! - Mouth of the South Truck Challenge

Published: January 26, 2014
Length: 38:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mud Munster Offroad

Mouth of the South Truck Challenge in Colfax, Louisiana - James Bowlin gets STUCK!! www.mudmunster.com.


Ford Diesel - Tire Pull - Mouth of the South Truck Challenge

Published: January 27, 2014
Length: 59:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mud Munster Offroad

Ford Diesel - Tire Pull - Mouth of the South Truck Challenge in Colfax, Louisiana www.mudmunster.com.


Kimberly Pepitone in Ugly Betty - Tire Pull - Mouth of the South Truck Challenge

Published: January 26, 2014
Length: 40:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mud Munster Offroad

Kimberly Pepitone in Ugly Betty - Tire Pull - Mouth of the South Truck Challenge in Colfax, Louisiana www.mudmunster.com.


CrowdPleaser Tearing it Up! - Mouth of the South Truck Challenge

Published: January 26, 2014
Length: 44:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mud Munster Offroad

CrowdPleaser Tearing it Up! - Mouth of the South Truck Challenge in Colfax, Louisiana www.mudmunster.com.


Naomi SugarBritches Hawkins at Louisiana MudFest

Published: June 16, 2013
Length: 01:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mud Munster Offroad

SugarBritches Hawkins playing in the MUD at Louisiana MudFest in Colfax, LA. Great time!! More videos, events and more at www.mudmunster.com.


Ford Diesel - Mouth of the South Truck Challenge

Published: January 27, 2014
Length: 47:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mud Munster Offroad

Ford Diesel "Trouble" - Mouth of the South Truck Challenge in Colfax, Louisiana www.mudmunster.com.


Inbred Evil Racing Camino - Part 2 - Mouth of the South Truck Challenge

Published: January 27, 2014
Length: 46:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mud Munster Offroad

Inbred Evil Racing Camino - Track Run Part 2 - Mouth of the South Truck Challenge www.mudmunster.com.


Louisiana Mudfest 2011 Trucks Gone Wild -1

Published: April 18, 2011
Length: 06:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John McAlpin


Louisiana mudfest 68 Chevy

Published: April 29, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: lovinlife4012k

Mud boggin.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Colfax, Louisiana

Colfax is a town in and the parish seat of Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States. The town, founded in 1869, is named for the vice president of the United States, Schuyler M. Colfax, who served in the first term of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, for whom the parish is named. Colfax is part of the Alexandria, Louisiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,659 at the 2000 census.

Located at 31.5197, -92.7083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Grant Parish, Louisiana, Towns in Louisiana, Parish seats in Louisiana, Populated places in Louisiana with African American majority populations, Alexandria, Louisiana metropolitan area, Populated places established in 1869

Colfax massacre

The Colfax massacre or Colfax Riot (as the events are termed on the official state historic marker) occurred on Easter Sunday, April 13, 1873, in Colfax, Louisiana, the seat of Grant Parish. In the wake of a contested election for governor of Louisiana and local offices, an armed group of whites, armed with rifles and a small cannon, overpowered freedmen and state militia (also black) trying to control the Grant Parish courthouse in Colfax. White Republican officeholders were not attacked.

Located at 31.5169, -92.7117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1873 in Louisiana, 1873 riots, History of Louisiana, Reconstruction Era, History of voting rights in the United States, Political repression in the United States, Racially motivated violence against African Americans, History of African-American civil rights, White supremacy in the United States, Riots and civil disorder in the United States, Massacres in the United States, Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
كولفاكس, کوولفکس، لوئیزیانا, Колфакс, 科尔