Cherokee | |
|---|---|
Former settlement | |
  Cherokee Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 39°22′13″N 121°02′31″W / 39.37028°N 121.04194°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Nevada County |
| Elevation | 2,516 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]