About this property
The ʻAlekoko Fishpond , known locally as the Menehune Fishpond , near Līhuʻe, Hawaiʻi, on the island of Kauaʻi, is a historic Hawaiian fishpond. Also known as Alakoko Fishpond, it has been listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 1973. The pond is bounded by a 900-foot-long wall (270 m) at a large bend in Hulēʻia River. It has been deemed "the most significant fishpond on Kauaʻi, both in Hawaiian legends and folklore and in the eyes [of] Kauaʻi's people today". As the largest fishpond on Kauaʻi, it is estimated to have been constructed in the 15th century, and may be the first brackish-water fishpond in the Hawaiian Islands.
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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 73000677. It was listed on March 14, 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 Menehune Fishpond listed on the National Register?
Menehune Fishpond was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Menehune Fishpond?
Menehune Fishpond is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Menehune Fishpond?
The period of significance for Menehune Fishpond is recorded as the listed era.
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