Allen Allensworth in uniform with a birds eye view of Allensworth superimposed, circa 1913

Title: Allen Allensworth in uniform with a birds eye view of Allensworth superimposed, circa 1913
Alternative title: Photos relating to town of Allensworth
Date Created: circa 1913
Date: 1913
Collection: Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
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Description: Allensworth was a town founded in 1908, with the idea that African Americans could own property, learn, thrive, and live the American Dream. It was named by Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth. It had a school system by 1910. With the death of Colonel Allensworth in 1914, the town experienced extreme losses, coupled with severe drought and decreased crop yields. Many residents left the area following World War I. The town was memorialized as a state park in 1974, and hosts events annually to preserve its history.
Caption: Caption: This is the Home I had in mind for you when I founded Allensworth.