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 AU$193 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$193
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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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 ...
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The parking was safe and easy. The property and rooms were very clean. Breakfast options were great. The only negative thing I would say is it was slightly cold. We were some of the first to arrive at 7:30 am so it’s likely they just weren’t warm yet. There is a microwave in the breakfast bar so ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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Best Western Liberty Inn

2.5 out of 5
14394 County Line Road Delano CA
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The price is AU$137 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$137
4 Feb - 5 Feb
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8/10 Very Good! (892 reviews)
Clean room, staff was friendly. The breakfast was not the best.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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Motel 6 Delano, CA

Motel 6 Delano, CA

3 out of 5
405 Cecil Ave Delano CA
The price is AU$93 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$93
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (463 reviews)
Came in the evening, the staff (young guy) was very cool and had the best personality I've experienced at a hotels' front desk in a long time.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

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