National Register of Historic Places

Burial Platform

Kahuku, Honolulu County, Hawaii
Listed
August 13, 1973
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73000670

About this property

The Hanakaoe Burial Platform is a heiau site located in Kahuku, Oahu island, Hawaii. The site consists of a triangular rock platform which was used as a burial site, as well as some associated structures. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1973.

Location

Kahuku, Honolulu County, Hawaii

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 73000670. It was listed on August 13, 1973.

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Burial Platform listed on the National Register?

Burial Platform was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Burial Platform?

Burial Platform is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Burial Platform?

The period of significance for Burial Platform is recorded as the industrial era.

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