The Cerberus Colony was a Federation colony on the planet Cerberus. This planet was in the Cerberus system, which was located somewhere in the Alpha or Beta Quadrant.
T'quiel Dawn was born in the North Continent of the Cerberus Colony on February 6, 2247. (SNW: "Children of the Comet")
In 2259, the settlement experienced a crop failure and the entire population was in danger of starvation. They were saved when noted philanthropist Carter Winston used his personal fortune to bring in enough food and goods to carry them through the crisis. Among those saved was Joanna McCoy, the daughter of Leonard McCoy. (TAS: "The Survivor")