Allensworth, CA

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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

Hyatt Place Delano

3 out of 5
1200 Garzoli Avenue Delano CA
The price is AED 433 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
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15 Mar - 16 Mar
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Reviewed on 25 February 2026

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Best Western Liberty Inn

Best Western Liberty Inn

2.5 out of 5
14394 County Line Road Delano CA
The price is AED 291 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
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1 Mar - 2 Mar
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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 February 2026

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Motel 6 Delano, CA

Motel 6 Delano, CA

3 out of 5
405 Cecil Ave Delano CA
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The price is AED 204 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
AED 204
AED 229 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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7.6/10 Good! (475 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 February 2026

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