Cherokee, Nevada County, California

Cherokee
Former settlement
Cherokee is located in California
Cherokee
Cherokee
Location in California
Coordinates: 39°22′13″N 121°02′31″W / 39.37028°N 121.04194°W / 39.37028; -121.04194
Country United States
State California
CountyNevada County
Elevation2,516 ft (767 m)

Cherokee is a former gold mining community in Nevada County, California. The community has also been known as Patterson, Melrose, and Tyler. It is located on the San Juan Ridge about 4 miles east of North San Juan. Its elevation is 2,516 ft (767 m) above sea level.[1]