Briceland, California facts for kids

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Unincorporated community
Briceland Location in California
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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