About this property
Mokuʻaikaua Church , located on the "Big Island" of Hawaii, is the oldest Christian church in the Hawaiian Islands. The congregation dates to 1820 and the building was completed in 1837.
Location
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 78001015. It was listed on October 2, 1978.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Mokuaikaua Church listed on the National Register?
Mokuaikaua Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Mokuaikaua Church?
Mokuaikaua Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mokuaikaua Church?
The period of significance for Mokuaikaua Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1820.
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