Earlimart, California: Ghost Town Founded by African Americans
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Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
- Address:
- Highway 43, Earlimart, CA
- Directions:
- Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. 30 miles north of Bakersfield on Hwy 43, 7 miles west of Earlimart on County Road J22.
- Hours:
- Gated after hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 661-849-3433
- Admission:
- Pay kiosk for day fee.
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Visionary community founded by African Americans -- now a ghost town.
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With a tiny, staffed visitor center (that shows a 37-minute movie about the site), more than a dozen reconstructed buildings, and a rich history, this mostly unknown state park deserves better.
[John Francis, 07/10/2017]
Fascinating place. Great exhibits, nice staff!
[Kurt, 08/02/2015]Restoration of buildings seems to be complete, much better than the two pictures. High interest for history buffs.
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Allen Allensworth was born as a slave in Louisville, Kentucky in 1842. He established this remote California town in 1908 with four other African American settlers. By 1914 there were 200 residents. A number of buildings remain and are maintained by the state parks system, including Colonel Allensworth's home, furnished as if it was still 1912.