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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.

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Americas Best Value Inn Porterville

Americas Best Value Inn Porterville

2 out of 5
676 North Main Street Porterville CA
The price is NZ$129 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$129
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
First impression. Unsafe…you check in through a glass window. Young man at the window was very polite and friendly. Room had almost no lighting. Bathroom shower curtain was moldy. The bed did not have a fitted sheet only a flat sheet. The ac and refrigerator units are extremely loud. Along with patched ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

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Hyatt Place Delano

Hyatt Place Delano

3 out of 5
1200 Garzoli Avenue Delano CA
The price is NZ$217 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$217
15 Mar - 16 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)
This is a great place to stay. Spotless everywhere inside and out. Friendly courteous staff. Very nice breakfast. A clean and well equipped workout room. I will be back next time in the area.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 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 NZ$175 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$175
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (913 reviews)
I was very disappointed with my stay. The bed sheet had a blood stain, which was completely unacceptable. The hotel does not have an elevator, and the entire property feels very outdated. The breakfast area is extremely small — we saw several guests having to take their breakfast to their rooms because ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Best Western Liberty Inn
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The Heart of California w/ BBQ Grill & Hot Tub

The Heart of California w/ BBQ Grill & Hot Tub

Tulare CA
Stay at this holiday home in Tulare. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Tulare Golf Course and Tulare Historical Museum are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
The location was perfect our travel needs. The home was clean and beds and linens were very comfortable.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

The Heart of California w/ BBQ Grill & Hot Tub
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 ...
9.8/10 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
The Agave Zen, BBQ, Hot Tub, Xbox +!

The Agave Zen, BBQ, Hot Tub, Xbox +!

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

The Agave Zen, BBQ, Hot Tub, Xbox +!
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