I work with a individual that believes and says on a regular basis, "Everyone needs a mental health day off of work from time to time." Well, today was one of those days!
After being at work for two hours I slipped out the back door, jumped on the Road King and headed nowhere in particular. After wondering around some country roads I came across Allenworth State Park.
In August 1908 Colonel Allen Allensworth and four other settlers established a town founded, financed and governed by African Americans. Their dream of developing an abundant and thriving community stemmed directly from a strong belief in programs that allowed blacks to help themselves create better lives.
After being at work for two hours I slipped out the back door, jumped on the Road King and headed nowhere in particular. After wondering around some country roads I came across Allenworth State Park.
In August 1908 Colonel Allen Allensworth and four other settlers established a town founded, financed and governed by African Americans. Their dream of developing an abundant and thriving community stemmed directly from a strong belief in programs that allowed blacks to help themselves create better lives.
An unavoidable set of circumstances made it impossible for the residents of this tiny town located 30 miles north of Bakersfield to achieve their founders’ dreams over the long term. But the town did remain home to a handful of families and individuals throughout the 20th century, and true to the courage and resolve of its founders, the town has survived and persevered, earning the well-deserved title “The town that refused to die.”
The sign in the background reads, "Welcome To The Farming Capitol Of California"
And the sign isn't lying! You could smell the "aroma" for 20 miles.
Up the road a few miles I ran into this "Indian Casino"Definition of a "Tachi" is a Japanese sword. Hmm, maybe a Japanese Indian!
I had lunch and then headed home.
1 comment:
Looks like a nice little jaunt!
Buzz
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