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Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
URL: http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=583

Description:
In 2008, California State Parks will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Allensworth, the only California town to be founded, financed, and governed by African Americans. Includes information about centennial celebration events, history of this town located 30 miles north of Bakersfield, dozens of photos, a video, and a park brochure. From California State Parks.

LII Topics: Allensworth, California, Black Resources, California Parks & Recreation Areas

Publisher:
California State Parks

Extra Keywords
black

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
African Americans -- California -- History
Allensworth, Allen, 1842-
Black History Month
Historic sites -- California
Parks -- California -- Allensworth

LII Database Information:
Record 925 created by Karen Schneider on 01/31/2002
Last modification on 06/11/2008
Published: 01/31/2002   Republished: 06/12/2008
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/925

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