Briceland, California
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40°06′29″N 123°54′00″W / 40.10806°N 123.90000°W
Briceland | |
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  Briceland Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 40°06′29″N 123°54′00″W / 40.10806°N 123.90000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
Briceland is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is 6 miles (10 km) west of Redway, at an elevation of 594 feet (181 m).
A post office operated at Briceland from 1889 to 1968. The name honors John C. Briceland, who purchased the site in 1889. The town once had a hotel, livery stable, and general store. These businesses were mostly destroyed by fire on July 14, 1914. The area now consists of scattered farms and residences.
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References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Briceland, California
- ^ a b c Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 25. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ Genzoli, Andrew (June 26, 1974). "Redwood country: Briceland's fire anniversary". The Times Standard. Eureka, CA. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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