The Forty Acres
The Forty Acres, located in Delano, California, was the first headquarters of the United Farm Workers labor union. The union acquired the site of the compound in 1966, and the buildings were built in the ensuing years.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include North Kern State Prison and Kern Valley State Prison.
North Kern State Prison
Prison
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North Kern State Prison is a medium-security prison located in Delano, Kern County, California. North Kern State Prison is situated 2 miles northwest of The Forty Acres.
Kern Valley State Prison
Prison
Kern Valley State Prison is a male-only state prison in Delano, California. Kern Valley State Prison is situated 2 miles west of The Forty Acres.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Delano and Pond.
Pond
Hamlet
Pond is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, United States. Pond is situated 4 miles southwest of The Forty Acres.
The Forty Acres
- Historic site
- Description: United Farm Workers compound founded by Caesar Chavez and designated a National Historic Landmark
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- Location
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Latitude
35.76136° or 35° 45′ 41″ north
Longitude
-119.28794° or 119° 17′ 17″ west
Open location code
8572QP66+GR
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Highlights include Delano Community Correctional Facility and Bakersfield College (Delano Campus).
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