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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. ‘
An important stop along the Sand Hill Cranes winter migratory route this NWR is also an oasis in the highly developed Central Valley for waterfowl and songbirds year round.
Hyatt Place Delano

Hyatt Place Delano

3 out of 5
1200 Garzoli Avenue Delano CA
The price is HK$924 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$924
HK$1,019 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Delano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Very nice hotel!! Very clean with good breakfast!!! Recommend!!!!

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Delano
Americas Best Value Inn Porterville

Americas Best Value Inn Porterville

2 out of 5
676 North Main Street Porterville CA
The price is HK$531 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
HK$531
HK$574 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Porterville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Friendly staff, room was clean. Not bad for the price

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Americas Best Value Inn Porterville
Best Western Porterville Inn

Best Western Porterville Inn

2.5 out of 5
350 Montgomery Ave Porterville CA
The price is HK$889 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
HK$889
HK$962 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porterville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Excellent friendly staff and nice clean room

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Best Western Porterville Inn
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Cozy 1-bedroom apartment with a pulled out couch and WiFi in lovely Porterville

Cozy 1-bedroom apartment with a pulled out couch and WiFi in lovely Porterville

Porterville CA
Stay at this apartment in Porterville. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Porterville City Pool and Porterville Municipal ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Great location close to Main Street. Very clean and easy to communicate with the host

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Cozy 1-bedroom apartment with a pulled out couch and WiFi in lovely Porterville
Cozy Home With Sunroom

Cozy Home With Sunroom

Porterville CA
Stay at this holiday home in Porterville. Popular attractions Porterville City Pool and Porterville Municipal Golf Course are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Great spot! Just what we needed.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Cozy Home With Sunroom
Agave Zen House w/ Hot Tub & BBQ Grill!

Agave Zen House w/ Hot Tub & BBQ Grill!

Porterville CA
Stay at this holiday home in Porterville. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Porterville City Pool and Porterville Municipal ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
House was great. It was clean, with a well stocked kitchen, bedding and towels. 4 nice bedrooms. Host was responsive and had a nice guide book with suggested restaurants and places to visit. The backyard was beautiful. I wish it hadn't been a work trip that I could have enjoyed being out there and ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Agave Zen House w/ Hot Tub & BBQ Grill!
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United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley

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United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley
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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