California State Parks Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park West of Highway 99 between Bakersfield and Tulare . Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is the only California town to be founded, financed and governed by African Americans. The small farming community was founded in 1908 by Colonel Allen Allensworth and a group of others dedicated to improving the economic and social status of African Americans. Uncontrollable circumstances, including a drop in the water table, resulted in the towns's demise. The town is being restored now as a state historic park.
Tours are available by making arrangements with the park in advance.
The most important building is the schoolhouse that was in use untill 1972, and is furnished for period 1915. Fifteen campsites are open year round accommodating RVs or tents, with table, camp stove and nearby flush toilets. Facilities for the disabled are available. A nearby picnic area is shaded by 75 large trees planted by the California Conservation Corps. Your Room Online Find and compare Real Estate Agents , start making money from home , and get sports and entertainment tickets .