Pentz, California
Coordinates: 39°39′19″N 121°35′02″W / 39.65528°N 121.58389°W
| Pentz | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Pentz Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 39°39′19″N 121°35′02″W / 39.65528°N 121.58389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Butte County |
| Elevation[1] | 440 ft (134 m) |
Pentz (formerly, Lyon Ranch and Pence) is an unincorporated community in Butte County, California. It is located in the Messilla Valley, 7 miles (11 km) south-southeast of Paradise,[2] at an elevation of 440 feet (134 m). The place was founded in 1850 by Manoah Pence, who became the first postmaster when the post office was opened in 1864.[2] The post office closed in 1912.[2]
