Butte City (formerly, Butte) is an unincorporated community in Glenn County, California.[1] It is located on the east bank of the Sacramento River 11 miles (18 km) south-east of Willows,[2] at an elevation of 89 feet (27 m).[1] Butte City has varied outdoor recreation opportunities including fishing and boating on the Sacramento River (serviced by the Butte City boat ramp) and also duck hunting seasonally. The area surrounding the town is primarily used for agriculture, including rice, walnuts, alfalfa, and corn. Butte City is served by a volunteer fire department, but has no police department.^{[citation needed]}

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Butte City
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°27′53″N 121°59′24″W
Country	United States
State	California
County	Glenn County
Elevation [1]	89 ft (27 m)

History

The first post office at Butte City was established in 1883. A cemetery is located east of town where historical residents of the area are buried. In earlier times, the town had a restaurant, a store, and a bank, but these businesses have all closed.[2]

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