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Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is named after its founder, Colonel Allen Allensworth, who was at one point the highest-ranking African American in the U.S. Army.

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is a historic site located in California that tells the story of an all-black settlement that was established in 1908. The park is named after Colonel Allen Allensworth, a former slave who became the highest-ranking African American in the U.S. Army during his time. The settlement was established by a group of African Americans who wanted to create a place where they could own property, build businesses, and live without the threat of racial violence and discrimination.Read More »Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park