Belfast, California
| Belfast | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Belfast Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 40°26′37″N 120°27′06″W / 40.44361°N 120.45167°WCoordinates: 40°26′37″N 120°27′06″W / 40.44361°N 120.45167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Lassen County |
| Elevation[1] | 4,134 ft (1,260 m) |
Belfast is an unincorporated community in Lassen County, California.[1] It is located 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northwest of Litchfield,[2] at an elevation of 4134 feet (1260 m).[1]
The town was founded by Capt. Charles A. Merrill in 1880.[2] The name reflects Capt. Merrill's hometown of Belfast, Maine.[2]
