Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
National Historic Landmark

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site

Kawaihae, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii
Listed
August 16, 1972
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
66000105

About this property

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located on the northwestern coast of the island of Hawaiʻi. The site preserves the National Historic Landmark ruins of the last major Ancient Hawaiian temple, and other historic sites.

Location

Kawaihae, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii
20.02889, -155.82217

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 66000105. It was listed on August 16, 1972.

Categories

PREHISTORICHISTORIC - ABORIGINALARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

Sacrifice at Puukohola Heiau (1791)
1791Colonial
0.1 mi
Hawaii Pololu Valley Chiefdom Warfare
1200Pre-Columbian
14.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site listed on the National Register?

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 16, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site?

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site 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 Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site?

The period of significance for Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site is recorded as the listed era.

Can I research the history near Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site?

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