Pepperwood, California
Unincorporated community in California, United States
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A farm stand along the Avenue of the Giants in Pepperwood in December 2024. | |
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| Coordinates: 40°26′45″N 123°59′34″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Humboldt |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
Pepperwood (formerly Barkdull)[2] is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California, United States.[1] It is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) northwest of Redcrest,[2] at an elevation of 115 feet (35 m).[1] Pepperwood is the northernmost community along the Avenue of the Giants. The ZIP Code is 95569. The community is inside area code 707.
A post office operated at Pepperwood from 1887 to 1892 and from 1901 to 1965.[2] After enduring severe flooding in 1955, the town was virtually destroyed by the Christmas flood of 1964. At the time, Pepperwood had some 300 residents and was known as a center for production of farm produce.[3] A few farms and residences remain today.
Politics
In the state legislature, Pepperwood is in the 2nd senatorial district, represented by Democrat Mike McGuire,[4] and the 2nd Assembly district, represented by Democrat Chris Rogers.[5]
Federally, Pepperwood is in California's 2nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Jared Huffman.[6]
