Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park 
Palmer Ave.
Earlimart, CA 93219
661-849-3433
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=583
State Park: Bike, Birding, Camp, Hike, History, Picnic, Walk
Allensworth 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 area’s water table, resulted in the town’s demise. With continuing restoration and special events, the town is coming back to life as a state historic park. The park’s visitor center features a film about the site. A yearly rededication ceremony reaffirms the vision of the pioneers.