Colfax got its name from a politician who was supposed to help Colorado’s statehood bid
Washington Street, Fillmore Street, Grant Street, Lincoln Avenue. Colfax?
While residents and visitors may have noticed many of Denver’s streets bear the name of past presidents, you may not know why this is the case or why Denver’s most important street somewhat follows this trend.
Denver as a city predates Colorado’s acceptance into the union as a state by almost 20 years, so some may wonder: Why did the city’s founders name so many streets after presidents?…