Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

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Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
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“Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is a state park unit of California, United States, preserving Allensworth, the only California town to be founded, financed and governed by African Americans. The small farming community was founded in 1908 by Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth, Professor William…”
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AfarJun 30

California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer

It’s a golden opportunity to explore the places and learn about the people that have defined the state’s past.

restored town founded by Black Americans

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