Camp Colfax

 (1865-1865) - Established 24 Aug 1865 by Company F, 1st Oregon Volunteer Infantry and probably named after congressman Schuyler Colfax of Indiana. Camp was burned to the ground 27 Dec 1865 and abandoned.

History
The camp was established to protect the Dalles-Fort Boise Military Road and located where that road crossed Willow Creek. The camp had several log cabins with common walls to save logs and stone fireplaces.

Current Status
Unknown See Also:
 * Dalles-Fort Boise Military Road

Sources:
 * , page 133
 * , page 674
 * , page 143
 * Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads
 * , page 664
 * Lat-Long.com

Links:
 * North American Forts - Camp Colfax