Blocksburg, California
40°16′34″N 123°38′11″W / 40.27611°N 123.63639°W
Blocksburg | |
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  Blocksburg Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 40°16′34″N 123°38′11″W / 40.27611°N 123.63639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
Blocksburg (formerly, Larrabee, Blocksburgh, Blockburger's and Powellville) is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is located 15 miles (24 km) east-southeast of Weott, at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 m). The ZIP Code is 95514.
The Blocksburgh post office opened in 1877. The name was changed to Blocksburg in 1893, and was named for Benjamin Blockburger, a local merchant. Blocksburg at one time had hotels, saloons, doctor and dentist offices, and a variety of other businesses. The town declined after the Redwood Highway bypassed it upon its completion in 1920.
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blocksburg, California
- ^ Windbigler, Beverley Explore Blocksburg’s Rich History Archived 2012-07-31 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 11 January 2013]
- ^ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 21. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ USPS ZIP Code lookup tool Archived September 3, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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