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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. ‘
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.
Motel 6 Porterville, CA

Motel 6 Porterville, CA

2 out of 5
935 W Morton Ave Porterville CA
The price is HK$463 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
HK$463
HK$501 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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 in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Was next door a lot noise, TV too loud

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Motel 6 Porterville, CA
Hyatt Place Delano

Hyatt Place Delano

3 out of 5
1200 Garzoli Avenue Delano CA
The price is HK$921 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
HK$921
HK$1,014 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
This is my second time coming and I love it.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Delano
Best Western Liberty Inn

Best Western Liberty Inn

2.5 out of 5
14394 County Line Road Delano CA
The price is HK$656 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
HK$656
HK$722 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Delano. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (886 reviews)
Clean room, staff was friendly. The breakfast was not the best.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Best Western Liberty Inn
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Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, WiFi in enchanting Porterville

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, WiFi in enchanting Porterville

2 out of 5
Porterville CA
Stay at this holiday home in Porterville. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Porterville Municipal Golf Course and Porterville ...
5.4/10 (7 reviews)
Too warm place when days are sunny, around 90°F the place after 4 PM gets too warm

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, WiFi in enchanting Porterville
Relaxation meets comfort HERE at Redwood Inn

Relaxation meets comfort HERE at Redwood Inn

Porterville CA
Stay at this holiday home in Porterville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porterville City Pool and Porterville Municipal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Clean well maintained and classy

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Relaxation meets comfort HERE at Redwood Inn
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

2 out of 5
Porterville CA
Stay at this apartment in Porterville. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Porterville City Pool and Porterville Municipal ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 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
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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. ‘

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