Lahaina Historic District
National Historic Landmark

Lahaina Historic District

Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
66000302

About this property

Lahaina ( ; Hawaiian: [ləˈhɐjnə] ) or Lāhainā is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. On the northwest coast of the island of Maui, it encompasses Lahaina town and the Kāʻanapali and Kapalua beach resorts. At the 2020 census (before the 2023 wildfire), Lahaina had a resident population of 12,702. The CDP spans the coast along Hawaii Route 30 from a tunnel at the south end, through Olowalu, and to the CDPs of Kaanapali and Napili-Honokowai to the north. A series of wildfires destroyed approximately 80% of Lahaina in 2023, resulting in the deaths of 102 people.

Location

Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii
20.87332, -156.67644

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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000302. It was listed on October 14, 1966.

Categories

PACIFIC-ISLANDERCOMMERCETRANSPORTATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURERELIGIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Wo Hing Society Building
Industrial
0.4 mi
Hale Pa'i
Early Republic
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Old Bailey House
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10.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Kepaniwai
1790Colonial
9.2 mi
Kamehameha's First Maui Campaign
1790Colonial
13.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Lahaina Historic District listed on the National Register?

Lahaina Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Lahaina Historic District?

Lahaina Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Lahaina Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lahaina Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Lahaina Historic District?

The period of significance for Lahaina Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

Can I research the history near Lahaina Historic District?

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