Allensworth Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Allensworth Historic District

Allensworth and, Tulare County, California
Listed
February 23, 1972
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
72000263

About this property

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 Payne, William Peck, a minister; John W. Palmer, a miner; and Harry A. Mitchell, a real estate agent, dedicated to improving the economic and social status of African Americans. Colonel Allensworth (1842–1914) had a friendship with Booker T. Washington and was inspired by the Tuskegee Institute and development in its neighboring town. Allensworth hoped to develop the "Tuskegee of the West". Uncontrollable circumstances, including a drop in the area's water table, resulted in the town's demise. Allensworth is now an unincorporated area in Tulare County. The park has a train station on the Gold Runner line that is used during special events at the park, or when large tour groups book a stop.

Location

Allensworth and, Tulare County, California
35.86313, -119.38863

Categories

AGRICULTUREMILITARYBLACKEDUCATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTRELIGIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Allensworth Historic District listed on the National Register?

Allensworth Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Allensworth Historic District?

Allensworth Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Allensworth Historic District?

The period of significance for Allensworth Historic District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1976.

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