About this property
Kealakekua Bay is located on the Kona coast of the island of Hawaiʻi about 12 miles (19 km) south of Kailua-Kona. Settled over a thousand years ago, the surrounding area contains many archeological and historical sites such as religious temples (heiaus) and also includes the spot where the first documented European to reach the Hawaiian islands, Captain James Cook, was killed. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places listings on the island of Hawaiʻi in 1973 as the Kealakekua Bay Historical District . The bay is a marine life conservation district, a popular destination for kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
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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 73000651. It was listed on December 12, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Kealakekua Bay Historical District listed on the National Register?
Kealakekua Bay Historical District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Kealakekua Bay Historical District?
Kealakekua Bay Historical District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kealakekua Bay Historical District?
The period of significance for Kealakekua Bay Historical District is recorded as the listed era.
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