Allensworth State Park

Allensworth State Park

Description

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".

Hours

Station Building: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Daily

Location

4011 Grant Drive, Allensworth, CA, 93219

Timezone

America/Los_Angeles

Routes Served Count

9

Official Links

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History

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".

Servicing Routes

Borealis

Borealis

Take the Borealis train between St. Paul/Minneapolis and Chicago with stops in Glenview, La Crosse, Milwaukee & Winona. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 407

Travel Time: 7 hours 24 minutes

Major Stops: Castle Air Museum, Amherst, Amsterdam, Armstrong, Anniston...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: IL

Empire Service

The Amtrak Empire Service train runs daily between NYC and Albany with some continuing service to Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

Stations Served: 24

Travel Time: 7 hours 20 minutes

Major Stops: Albany-Rensselaer, Albany, Buffalo-Exchange Street, Buffalo-Depew, New Buffalo...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: NY

Ethan Allen Express

Ethan Allen Express

The Amtrak Ethan Allen Express train runs daily from Albany to NYC and Burlington, taking you to all the outdoor adventures of upstate New York and V…

Stations Served: 133

Travel Time: 7 hours 34 minutes

Major Stops: Albany-Rensselaer, Albany, Burlington, Burlington, Burlington...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: NY, VT

Heartland Flyer

Heartland Flyer

Take the Heartland Flyer train between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City with stops in Dallas, Tulsa & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 33

Travel Time: 4 hours 14 minutes

Major Stops: Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Dallas

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: OK, TX

Illinois Services

Illinois Services

Take the Illinois Services trains between Chicago and various statewide destinations with stops in St. Louis, Quincy & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 416

Travel Time: 5 hours 30 minutes

Major Stops: Chicago Union, Castle Air Museum, Amherst, Amsterdam, Armstrong...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: IL

Lake Shore Limited

Lake Shore Limited

Take the Lake Shore Limited train between Chicago and Boston with stops in New York City, Albany & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 317

Travel Time: 19 hours

Major Stops: Chicago Union, Boston Bar, Boston Back Bay, Boston North, Boston South...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: IL, MA, NY

Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner

Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner

Take the Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner trains between Chicago and Kansas City without the need to transfer trains in St. Louis. Book your tri…

Stations Served: 428

Travel Time: 11 hours 45 minutes

Major Stops: Lincoln, Lincoln, Chicago Union, Kansas City, Castle Air Museum...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: IL, KS, MO

Missouri River Runner

Missouri River Runner

Take the Missouri River Runner train between Kansas City and St. Louis with stops in Kirkwood, Jefferson City & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 279

Travel Time: 5 hours 40 minutes

Major Stops: Kansas City, Castle Air Museum, Amherst, Amsterdam, Armstrong...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: KS, MO

Vermonter

Take the Vermonter train between Washington, D.C. and St. Albans, Vermont with stops in Burlington, New York City & more. Book your trip today.

Stations Served: 293

Travel Time: 13 hours 45 minutes

Major Stops: Washington, Washington Union, Castle Air Museum, Amherst, Amsterdam...

Menu: Signature Flat Iron Steak, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Atlantic Salmon, Railroad French Toast

Regions Spanned: DC, NY, VT, WA

Region

California

California is a state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, an…

Population: 39.4 million

Median Income: $91,905

No Vehicle Access: 6.9%

Poverty Rate: 12.1%

Transit Providers: Amtrak, BART, LA Metro, Muni