40°16′34″N123°38′11″W / 40.27611°N 123.63639°W /40.27611; -123.63639
Blocksburg | |
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  Blocksburg Location in California | |
| Coordinates:40°16′34″N123°38′11″W / 40.27611°N 123.63639°W /40.27611; -123.63639 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
Blocksburg (formerly,Larrabee,[2]Blocksburgh,[1]Blockburger's[3] andPowellville[3]) is anunincorporated community inHumboldt County,California.[1] It is located 15 miles (24 km) east-southeast ofWeott,[3] at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 m).[1] TheZIP Code is 95514.[4]
The Blocksburgh post office opened in 1877. The name was changed to Blocksburg in 1893,[3] and was named for Benjamin Blockburger, a local merchant.[3] Blocksburg at one time had hotels, saloons, doctor and dentist offices, and a variety of other businesses. The town declined after theRedwood Highway bypassed it upon its completion in 1920.[2]
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