Wicks Corner, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wicks Corner
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 Wicks Corner
Location in California
Wicks Corner
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Butte County |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
Wicks Corner is a small place in Butte County, California. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town does. It lies at an elevation of 272 feet (about 83 meters) above sea level.
Where is Wicks Corner?
Wicks Corner is located in a spot where two important roads meet. These roads are California State Route 70 and California State Route 149. This makes it a recognizable point on the map in Butte County.
How Wicks Corner Got Its Name
This community has been called by a few different names over time. Some of these names include Antelope Springs, Wicks, Wicks Ranch, Wicks Tavern, and Wick. The name "Wicks Corner" comes from a person named Moses Wick. He was the very first postmaster for the area. A post office was open in Wick for a short time, from 1884 to 1886.
