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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQD8_keauhou-kahalu-u-heritage-corridor_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Moku (island districts) were traditionally subdivided into smaller land wedges called ahupua'a. Generally, these ahupua'a extend from the mountain to the sea and contain all the resources needed for sustainable living. Mauka (upland) field systems…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQCY_hulihe-e-palace-moku-aikaua-church_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Hulihe'e PalaceConstruction of Hulihe'e Palace was completed in 1838. Hulihe'e was the gracious residence of Governor John Adams Kuakini and a favorite retreat for Hawai'i's royal families. Kuakini oversaw the construction of both Moku'aikaua Chur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQCM_hale-mua_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
This archaeological site has been identified as a men's house associated with a person of chiefly rank who resided at the Lonoikamakahiki Residence. Hydration-Rind dating performed by the Bishop Museum indicated that the major portion of this site…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQCL_lonoikamakahiki-residence_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
This archaeological site is known as the Lonoikamakahiki Residence. It is believed that during different periods of time, four great Hawaiian kings lived at this site. These kings were Umi, Lonoikamakahiki, Kalaniopuu, and Kamehameha I. This…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQA6_inikiwai-ku-ula-heiau_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
This archaeological site is known as the Inikiwai Heiau. It is sometimes known as the Pahe'ehe'e Ku'ula. Hawaiian Fishermen built these shrines on promontories along the seashore or near ponds and streams. These shrines are a place for prayer a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHF9_the-firepit-of-halema-uma-u_PAhoa-HI.html
Halema'uma'u Crater is the site of the most eruptions at the summit of Kilauea Volcano. Between 1905 and 1924, a period of about 20 years, a dazzling lake of molten lava circulated within its walls. Then, in 1924, the lake drained away, allowing g…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28Z_honokohau-settlement_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Honokohau Settlement has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28Y_the-waikoloa-petroglyph-field_Waikoloa-Village-HI.html
Before you lies one of the major concentrations of ancient rock carvings in the Hawaiian Islands. Boundaries were not crossed casually in old Hawaii, and the thousands of surface carvings here, just north of the border between the ancient kingdoms…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E4_puak-333-petroglyph-archaeological-district_Waimea-HI.html
Man has always left his mark. Symbols in rock were left by many early civilizations. Te Puako Petroglyph site is one of the largest and finest concentrations of the mysterious symbols left in Hawai?i. It is likely that many of these petroglyphs we…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DU_hulihe-e-palace_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Hulihe?e Palace was built in 1838 by Governor John Adams Kuakini, a companion of Kamehahena I and one of the first Chiefs to take up western ways. Built of coral lava rock and a native woods, it was handsomely furnished. Hulihe'ebecame the Kailua …
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