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Make your mark.
A close-knit community rooted in resilience, Colfax Township blends rich history with modern living offering space to grow, work, build and feel at home.
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Latest Announcements
Looking for Election Inspectors
Colfax Township is looking for Election Inspectors (poll workers) to serve during the August 2026 and November 2026 elections. If you are a qualified voter and interested in becoming an Election Inspector, contact Angelique A. Shupe, Colfax Township Clerk, at 989-269-2271 option 1, or at sctc2024@gmail.com to learn more.
Our Colfax Township board meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm
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About Colfax
Located in the heart of Huron County, Colfax Township was officially established in 1868, with Metzar Granger serving as its first Supervisor. The township was named after Schuyler Colfax, Vice President to Ulysses S. Grant from 1869 to 1873, reflecting the era’s spirit of growth and national progress.
Early settlers arrived to find vast virgin forests teeming with wildlife, making the land ideal for hunting and trapping. However, devastating fires in 1871 and again in 1881 swept through the region, destroying much of the lumber industry including the nearby county seat of Bad Axe. From that hardship, something new emerged: the fertile farmland that now defines the area.
Today, Colfax Township is a blend of tradition and progress. Alongside its deep agricultural roots, you’ll find commercial districts, healthcare services, schools, a wind farm, and local wineries. Whether it’s large-scale farming or small hobby homesteads, the township continues to be shaped by hardworking neighbors and a strong sense of community making it a place many are proud to call home.
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Contact Info
Call:
989-269-2271