Homes for Sale in Colfax, Indiana

Colfax, located in Clinton County, was laid out in 1849 by Montgomery Stroud. The town was originally known as Midway since it was a halfway point on the IC&L Railroad between Lafayette and Indianapolis; it was later renamed to honor Vice President Schuyler Colfax. From rich farmland with some of the blackest soil on earth to the historic homes and buildings that dot the landscape, Clinton County has much to offer.

Colfax is a great place to live. The town has a tranquil and unhurried pace, so you can relax at the end of the day and forget about the pressures and distractions of everyday life. Let our realtors show you homes in the area. Once you visit, you’ll see why people were eager to come to this Midwestern region when the railroads made it easily accessible. Schedule an appointment today and get started on your hunt for the home that is perfect for you.

Colfax Area Homes

Colfax is 19 miles southeast of Lafayette and 44 miles northwest of Indianapolis, and several other small towns surround Colfax. There are many opportunities in the area from employment to a variety of leisure activities. Whether you’ll be working in Colfax or a nearby community; living on a farm or a tree-lined town street; or are needing a cozy home for one or a roomy home for a large family, we can help you find what you are looking for. Our experts in the real estate field can make this an easy move for you.

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Clinton County is home to a delightful number antique and gift shops. Countryside Antique Mall in Thorntown has a wide variety of top quality antiques. Pizzazz Antiques in Lebanon is located in a beautiful Queen Anne historical home built in the late 1800s and sells antiques, home goods, fashion apparel, and more. Peddlers Alley in Frankfort has a great eclectic selection of items from the past, and Over The Back Fence Specialty, also in Frankfort, features antiques, collectibles, primitives, and more.

There are a number of great restaurants within a 20-minute drive from Colfax. Arni’s Restaurant in Lebanon is also a regional chain eatery with a great selection of pizza, pasta, and Italian sandwiches. Frankfort offers a wide array of choices to try: Pepe’s is a regional chain restaurant dishing up Mexican eats in a kid-friendly space. Main Street Pub and Eatery is the perfect place to meet friends and have a delicious meal. Everything OK has delicious Chinese and Mongolian food. If you are looking for great milkshakes, vanilla Cokes and delicious food, too, look no further than Milky Way.

Culture and Entertainment

There are many things to see and do in Clinton County. The Local History Museum has a collection of antique furniture, school items, and other local memorabilia. General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, located in nearby Crawfordsville, details the life of Lew Wallace and his novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. For those who enjoy live theater, Red Barn Summer Theatre won’t disappoint. But all the “stars” aren’t just at the theater: visitors can watch the stars in the sky at The Prairie Grass Observatory, home to one of the largest non-collegiate telescopes in the Midwest.

Nature lovers can have fun at Indiana’s newest state park, Prophetstown State Park. Visitors can discover 1920s farm lifestyles, Native American culture, and take a stroll through 900 acres of restored prairie while enjoying bird watching, fishing, and walking paths to Sugar Creek. Residents look forward to two annual outdoor events. Colfax’s Ole Hickory Days Festival includes a fish fry, live music, a car and truck show, vendors, and a parade. The Clinton County Fair is an annual event since 1853 and offers lots of good food and family fun.

Careers and Industry

The major employers in Clinton County, all located twelve miles from Colfax in Frankfort, are Frito-Lay, Zachary Confections, Federal-Mogul Corporation, NHK Seating of America, Wesley Manor Retirement Community, St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital, Walmart Supercenter, and LEP Special Fasteners.

The most common industry in the Colfax area is manufacturing. About one-third of the working population is employed in this industry. Almost the same number of people work in the construction industry. Many people who live in this area also work in public administration; wholesale trade; professional, scientific, and technical services; administrative and support; and waste management services.

Schools

The Community Schools of Frankfort provides students with a rigorous and relevant curriculum that begins with early childhood education and extends beyond the classroom. Technology is utilized across the curriculum so students can apply their talents to impact their lives and the world around them. Blue Ridge Primary Elementary School serves Grades PK-2; Green Meadows Intermediate Elementary School serves Grades 3-5; Suncrest Elementary School serves Grades PK-5; Frankfort Middle School serves Grades 6-8; and Frankfort High School serves Grades 9-12. For those who want to continue their studies after graduation, there are seven colleges and universities within a 40-mile radius of Colfax.

Clinton County also has satellite campuses of Indiana Wesleyan University, Indiana University of Kokomo, Ivy Tech, and Purdue University. These schools offer a range of classes at various venues within Clinton County in alliance with local schools and industries alike.

The Learning Network of Clinton County, in conjunction with Purdue Cooperative Extension, is a program that focuses on adult learning, workforce training, and information technology.  The mission of the Learning Network is to facilitate and provide learning opportunities for all citizens of the community which will enhance economic development and increase quality of life.