Kukaniloko Birth Site
National Register of Historic Places

Kukaniloko Birth Site

Wahiawa, Honolulu County, Hawaii
Listed
April 10, 1973
Type
Site
Period
Modern
Ref No.
73000674

About this property

Kūkaniloko Birth Site , also known as the Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument , is one of the most important ancient cultural sites on the island of Oʻahu. In 1973, it was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places and its boundaries were increased in 1995, after 5 acres (2.0 ha) of land which included the site became a state park in 1992. The site was the location for some of Hawaiʻi's royal births, and may have served an astronomical function.

Location

Wahiawa, Honolulu County, Hawaii
21.50463, -158.03668

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 73000674. It was listed on April 10, 1973.

Categories

PACIFIC-ISLANDERRELIGION
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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 Kukaniloko Birth Site listed on the National Register?

Kukaniloko Birth Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Kukaniloko Birth Site?

Kukaniloko Birth Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Kukaniloko Birth Site?

The period of significance for Kukaniloko Birth Site is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1973.

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