Near Earlimart in Tulare County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Allensworth
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. Allensworth Marker
Established on August 3, 1908, the town of Allensworth was the vision of Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth. Born in 1842, Allensworth escaped slavery during the Civil War and joined the Union Navy. In 1886, he became the chaplain of the 24th Infantry Regiment, retiring in 1906 as the highest ranking African American officer in the U.S. Army.
On June 30, 1908, Colonel Allensworth, professor William Payne, Dr. W.H. Peck, Harry Mitchell, and J.W. Palmer formed the California Colony and Home Promoting Association. They purchased land at this location to build the town of Allensworth - the only town in California founded, built, governed, and populated entirely by African Americans.
California State Historical Landmark No. 1047.
Erected by State of California. (Marker Number 1047.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 35° 51.848′ N, 119° 23.22′ W. Marker is near Earlimart, California, in Tulare County. Marker is on Palmer Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Central Valley Highway (California Route
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Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Alpaugh (approx. 5.9 miles away); The Forty Acres (approx. 8.9 miles away); Pixley Train Robbery (approx. 9.4 miles away).
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. Allensworth Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker
3. Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
