Blocksburg, California

Blocksburg (formerly, Larrabee, Blocksburgh, Blockburger's and Powellville ) is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is located 15 mi east-southeast of Weott, at an elevation of 1,594 ft. The ZIP Code is 95514.

The Blocksburgh post office opened in 1877. The name was changed to Blocksburg in 1893, and was named for Benjamin Blockburger, a local merchant. 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.