Kanawyers, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kanawyers
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 Kanawyers
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Fresno County |
| Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
Kanawyers (formerly called Kanawyer) is a small, undeveloped place in Fresno County, California. It is not an official town with its own government. Instead, it is part of a larger county area.
This spot is located high up at 5,020 feet (about 1,530 meters) above sea level. It sits in a deep valley, or canyon, carved by the South Fork of the Kings River. You can reach Kanawyers by following State Route 180 right to its end.
History of Kanawyers
The area known as Kanawyers was founded by a man named Peter Napoleon Kanawyer. He started a mining operation there. He was looking for copper, a valuable metal, in a nearby stream. This stream is now named after the metal he sought.
A post office served the Kanawyers community for a few years. It opened in 1908 and closed in 1914. This means people living there could send and receive mail during that time.
Kanawyers Today
Today, this historic area is often called Cedar Grove (Roads End). It is part of the beautiful Kings Canyon National Park. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the park here.
