This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Colfax welcomes visitors with Founder’s Day events
In Colfax a weekend featuring Founder's Day activities drew notable guests including US Senator Ben NightHorse Campbell and local figures. Highlights included the Schuyler Colfax Statue dedication, a Placer High School reunion, and a downtown Christmas effort led by Lee Shahin’s family. Celebrity attendees at a Falcons game included Gen Chuck Yeager and former 49er Danny Bunz, underscoring a busy community weekend.
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Lee
Ayman Shahin
Linda
Ayman
Damascus
Syria
Middle East
United States
Shahin
Santa
Colfax
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Schuyler Colfax
Placer High School
Meadow Vista
Campbell
George Lay
Placer County Historical Society
Placer County
Rex Bloomfield
Helen Wayland
Falcons
Dimond
USAF
Chuck Yeager
Alaska
Strategic Air Command
Yeager