Allensworth Travel Guide

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Allensworth, California has a very interesting history that has been preserved at this state park located between Fresno and Bakersfield off highway 99. ‘The towns founder, Allen Allensworth, was born a slave in Kentucky in 1842. Freed during the Civil War he became a minister and joined the Army as a military chaplain. He retired in 1906 and began following Booker T Washington’s philosophy of racial equality through industrious self-help. Colonel Allen Allensworth, along with four other black settlers established the town. It was the first in California to be "founded, financed, and governed by blacks." Allensworth's reputation drew many from all over the country to the town, causing some to buy property sight-unseen in order to support the efforts. In the early 20th century, the area boasted a great boom and by 1910 hosted California's first African American school district. With the death of Colonel Allensworth in 1914, the town experienced extreme losses, coupled with severe drought and decreased crop yields. Pretty well abandoned by the mid 1940’s the town was memorialized as a state park in 1974. ‘
Allensworth, California has a very interesting history that has been preserved at this state park located between Fresno and Bakersfield off highway 99. ‘The towns founder, Allen Allensworth, was born a slave in Kentucky in 1842. Freed during the Civil War he became a minister and joined the Army as a military chaplain. He retired in 1906 and began following Booker T Washington’s philosophy of racial equality through industrious self-help. Colonel Allen Allensworth, along with four other black settlers established the town. It was the first in California to be "founded, financed, and governed by blacks." Allensworth's reputation drew many from all over the country to the town, causing some to buy property sight-unseen in order to support the efforts. In the early 20th century, the area boasted a great boom and by 1910 hosted California's first African American school district. With the death of Colonel Allensworth in 1914, the town experienced extreme losses, coupled with severe drought and decreased crop yields. Pretty well abandoned by the mid 1940’s the town was memorialized as a state park in 1974. ‘
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Hyatt Place Delano

3 out of 5
1200 Garzoli Avenue Delano CA
The price is ฿3,720 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,720
฿4,099 total
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Best Western Liberty Inn

2.5 out of 5
14394 County Line Road Delano CA
The price is ฿2,653 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿2,653
฿2,918 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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Motel 6 Delano, CA

3 out of 5
405 Cecil Ave Delano CA
The price is ฿1,774 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿1,774
฿1,986 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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Read allot of mixed reviews but overall my stay was very pleasant each time I’ve stayed here Room was very comfortable and clean and staff was very polite, definitely will be staying here more often Nothing bad to say but very happy

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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Porterville Getaway w/ Patio + Valley Views!

3 out of 5
Porterville CA
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