Briceland, California Explained

40.1081°N -123.9°W

Briceland
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:California
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in California
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:California
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Humboldt County
Coordinates:40.1081°N -123.9°W
Elevation M:181
Elevation Ft:594

Briceland is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is 6miles 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.[1] The area now consists of scattered farms and residences.

Notes and References

  1. News: Genzoli . Andrew . 26 Jun 1974 . Redwood country: Briceland's fire anniversary . The Times Standard . Eureka, CA . 2 Jan 2024.