Glenn County, Administrative county in Sacramento Valley, California, US
Glenn County is an administrative county in Northern California located within the Sacramento Valley, encompassing agricultural lands and several unincorporated communities. The region is traversed by Interstate 5 and consists of rural areas interspersed with smaller settlements.
The county became independent from Colusa County in 1891 and was named after Dr. Hugh J. Glenn, who established large-scale wheat farming operations in the area. This agricultural foundation continues to shape the region today.
The Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians maintains their reservation within Glenn County, preserving Native American traditions and heritage.
Interstate 5 serves as the main north-south route through the county, providing primary access to the region. For exploring the area, having a vehicle is advisable since public transportation options are limited.
The county maintains numerous parks and outdoor spaces across its 1,314 square miles of land, while 13 square miles consist of water bodies.
Location: California
Inception: 1891
Capital city: Willows
Part of: Sacramento Valley
Shares border with: Mendocino County, Lake County, Colusa County, Tehama County, Butte County
Website: http://countyofglenn.net
GPS coordinates: 39.59000,-122.39000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:15
Mendocino National Forest
36 kmThunderhill Raceway Park
7.5 km
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex
25 km
Snow Mountain Wilderness
34.4 km
Black Butte Lake
24.2 km
Delevan National Wildlife Refuge
39.3 km
Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge
39.6 kmBidwell-Sacramento River State Park
37.8 km
Stony Gorge Dam
12.2 km
Snow Mountain East
38.7 kmBlack Butte
44 km
East Park Dam
27.6 km
Gianella Bridge
38.2 km
Saint John Mountain
31.3 kmMilitary Museum of Butte County
43.8 kmButte City Launch Facility
36.8 kmStony Gorge Reservoir
12.2 kmEast Park Reservoir
29.1 kmAndy's Theatre
18.4 km
Bayliss Carnegie Library
29.5 kmDoe Peak
26.5 km
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
27.9 kmStony Gorge Reservoir
12.1 kmGlenn Golf and Country Club
14.5 kmGreen Army Man
27.4 kmWork of art, sculpture
47.3 kmStatue, Work of art
17 kmIrving Finch River Access
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