Phillipsville (formerly Kettintelbe, Philippsville, and Phillips Flat) is a census-designated place[4] in Humboldt County, California.

[2] It is located on the South Fork of the Eel River 7.5 miles (12.1 km) north of Garberville,[5] at an elevation of 289 feet (88 m).

Near the town is the Chimney Tree redwood, so named due to its resemblance to that object.

[5] The name was changed to Kettintelbe after a local Native American village, but reverted to Phillipsville when the post office reopened in 1948.

31 households (41.3%) were made up of individuals, and 9 (12.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

In the California State Legislature, Phillipsville is in the 2nd Senate District, represented by Democrat Mike McGuire,[10] and the 2nd Assembly District, represented by Democrat Chris Rogers.