Coyoteville, Nevada County, California facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

Quick facts for kids Coyoteville
Former settlement
Coyoteville Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Nevada County
Elevation	2,160 ft (660 m)

Coyoteville was once a small community located in Nevada County, California. It was situated high up, about 2,160 feet (658 meters) above sea level. Today, it is no longer an active town.

History of Coyoteville

Coyoteville began during the exciting time of the California Gold Rush. This was a period when many people rushed to California hoping to find gold.

How Coyoteville Got Its Name

The town started on the eastern part of a place called Lost Hill. This area was very rich with gold, especially in its gravel hills. During the Gold Rush, a special way of digging for gold was developed here. It was called "coyoteing." Miners would dig tunnels into the ground, much like a coyote digs its den. This unique tunneling method gave the town its interesting name.

Coyoteville's Later Years

As time went on, Coyoteville grew and changed. In later years, it became part of a larger city nearby. Today, Coyoteville is known as the northwestern section of Nevada City.

All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:

Coyoteville, Nevada County, California Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.