Bijou (formerly, Taylors Landing[1] and Taylor's Landing[2]) is a former unincorporated community now incorporated in South Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County, California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 6243 feet (1903 m).[1]

Bijou
Former unincorporated community District of South Lake Tahoe
Bijou Location in California
Coordinates: 38°56′48″N 119°58′07″W
Country	United States
State	California
County	El Dorado County
City	South Lake Tahoe
Elevation [1]	6,243 ft (1,903 m)

The place was founded in 1864 by Almon M. Taylor, after whom it was named.[2] The name was changed to Bijou with the arrival of the post office in 1888.[2] The post office operated until 1967.[2] The Lake Valley Railroad ran from Meyers down Lake Valley and terminated at a pier in Bijou.[3]

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