40°16′34″N 123°38′11″W / 40.27611°N 123.63639°W
Blocksburg | |
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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, [2] Blocksburgh, [1] Blockburger's [3] and Powellville [3]) is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. [1] It is located 15 miles (24 km) east-southeast of Weott, [3] at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 m). [1] The ZIP 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 the Redwood Highway bypassed it upon its completion in 1920. [2]