Tasikoyo, California facts for kids

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Former settlement
Tasikoyo Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Plumas County
Elevation	3,553 ft (1,083 m)

Tasikoyo, also known as To-si-ko-yo or Tusikweyo, was once a village where the Maidu people lived. It was located in a beautiful area called Plumas County in California. Today, the exact spot where Tasikoyo stood is part of a town called Taylorsville.

What Was Tasikoyo?

Tasikoyo was a village of the Maidu people. The Maidu are a group of Native Americans who have lived in California for a very long time. Their villages were important places for their communities. Tasikoyo was one of these special places.

Where Was Tasikoyo Located?

This former village was found in Plumas County, California. It was quite high up, at an elevation of 3,553 feet (about 1,083 meters) above sea level. This means it was in a mountainous or hilly area. Today, the land where Tasikoyo once stood is part of the modern town of Taylorsville.

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