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First Transcontinental Railroad
Colfax
Central Pacific rails reached Colfax, formerly Illinoistown, September 1, 1865, and train service began
four days later. Colfax own was a vital construction supply depot and junction point for stage lines
for ten months. It was renamed by Governor Stanford in honor of Schuyler Colfax, Speaker of the House
of Representatives and later Ulysses S. Grant's Vice President. The real assault on the
Sierra began here.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 780-5
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with
the Conference of California Historical Societies and the Placer County Historical
Society.
May 9, 1969
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