About this property
Ahu A ʻUmi Heiau means "shrine at the temple of ʻUmi" in the Hawaiian Language. It is also spelled "ahu-a-Umi", or known as Ahua A ʻUmi Heiau , which would mean "mound of ʻUmi". It was built for ʻUmi-a-Liloa, often called ʻUmi, who ruled the island of Hawaiʻi early in the 16th century. He moved the seat of government here from the Waipiʻo Valley. The seat of power generally remained in the Kona District until the plantation days hundreds of years later.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 74000343. It was listed on August 12, 1974.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Ahua A Umi Heiau listed on the National Register?
Ahua A Umi Heiau was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Ahua A Umi Heiau?
Ahua A Umi Heiau is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ahua A Umi Heiau?
The period of significance for Ahua A Umi Heiau is recorded as the industrial era.
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