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. ‘
Best Western Liberty Inn

Best Western Liberty Inn

2.5 out of 5
14394 County Line Road Delano CA
The price is ₹8,790 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹8,790
₹9,669 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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Sauna was closed. Older building. A little too expensive for what was offered

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Motel 6 Delano, CA

Motel 6 Delano, CA

3 out of 5
405 Cecil Ave Delano CA
The price is ₹5,195 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
₹5,195
₹5,816 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Delano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (479 reviews)
The room next store was loud music, smoking in front of my window throughout the night, staff did not accommodate me at all

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Delano, CA
Holiday Inn Express Delano by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Delano by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2222 Girard St Delano CA
The price is ₹9,695 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹9,695
₹10,664 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Delano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (566 reviews)
Staff was very friendly. Hotel location was right off the highway. The place was very noisy, doors slammed throughout the night.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

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Porterville Getaway w/ Patio + Valley Views!

Porterville Getaway w/ Patio + Valley Views!

3 out of 5
Porterville CA
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