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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 CA $97 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
CA $97
CA $105 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was clean

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

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Hyatt Place Delano

Hyatt Place Delano

3 out of 5
1200 Garzoli Avenue Delano CA
The price is CA $161 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $161
CA $177 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Clean friendly. The automatic window shade in our room did not work

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills

Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills

2 out of 5
14684 Aloma St Lost Hills CA
The price is CA $104 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
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CA $110 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
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7/10 Good! (918 reviews)
Very helpful crew

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills
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Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, WiFi in enchanting Porterville

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, WiFi in enchanting Porterville

2 out of 5
Porterville CA
Stay at this vacation home in Porterville. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Porterville Municipal Golf Course and Porterville ...
5.4/10 (7 reviews)
Too warm place when days are sunny, around 90°F the place after 4 PM gets too warm

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, WiFi in enchanting Porterville
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Great location close to Main Street. Very clean and easy to communicate with the host

Reviewed on Dec 4, 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 vacation home in Porterville. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Porterville City Pool and Porterville Municipal ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Thank you so much for making it feel like a home and not any hotel. We were very comfortable and had tons to do. We even got to be part of Halloween at the house handing out candy.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

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