About this property
The Puna-Kāʻu Historic District is an archaeological district located on the Puna-Kāʻu coastline in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The district includes over 300 sites occupied by Polynesians from the 13th through 19th centuries. Eleven of the sites within the district are considered exceptionally significant to modern understanding of native Hawaiian culture and have been the focus of most archaeological research in the area. Five of these sites are villages, at Poupou-Kauka, Kailiili, Kamoamoa, Laeʻapuki, Keahou Landing; these village sites provide insight into the agricultural and social practices of the Polynesians. The Puna-Kāʻu coastal trail, another one of the significant sites, connected these villages and provided a link to communities in the mountains.
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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 74000294. It was listed on June 30, 1974.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Puna-Ka'u Historic District listed on the National Register?
Puna-Ka'u Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Puna-Ka'u Historic District?
Puna-Ka'u Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Puna-Ka'u Historic District?
The period of significance for Puna-Ka'u Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
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