Colfax Township is one of ten townships in Newton County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 155 and it contained 70 housing units.

History

Colfax Township was established in 1871. It was named for Vice President

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Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land.

School districts

* North Newton School Corporation

Political districts

* Indiana's 1st congressional district * State House District 15 * State Senate District 6

References

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United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles

IndianaMap

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

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