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Richardson Springs
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Butte County |
| Elevation[1] | 620 ft (189 m) |
Richardson Springs (formerly, Mud Springs)[2] is an unincorporated community in Butte County, California. It is located on Mud Creek 8.5 miles (13.7 km) north-northeast of Chico,[2] at an elevation of 620 feet (189 m). The place is named for J.H. and Lee Richardson, who founded spas here in 1898.[2] A post office was opened in 1933.[2]