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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BGL_marine-life_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
When the first Polynesians landed in Hawaii, most of the life they found here was unique to this place. Organisms found only in one place are called endemic — and Hawaii has one of the highest rates of endemism on the planet. The first set…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BGI_ki-ope-pond_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
This sacred pond was built with lava rock and coral mortar in the mid 1800's. It once served as a bathhouse for the royal families. Fresh water empties into Ki' ope pond through underground springs along the edges of the wall. Because of its rich …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM237Z_kuemanu-heiau_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
In the past, Hawaiian religious practices included the worship of many gods, both through individual and family rituals at small shrines and through larger community ceremonies at heiau (temples) such as this one. In 1819, King Kamehameha II renou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM237Y_kamakahonu-kailua-pier_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Kamakahonu After uniting the Hawaiian kingdom, Kamehameha I returned to rule from his compound at Kamakahonu (lit. eye of the turtle) from 1812 until his death in 1819. 'Ahu'ena Heiau, the religious temple that served Kamehameha was rebuilt in t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM237X_ahu-ena-heiau_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Upon this paepae (stone platform) is a representation of Ahu;ena Heiau. Restored by Kamehameha I upon the unification of the pae'aina (island chain), he rededicated Ahu'ena to Lono, the god of peace and prosperity. The Hale O Lono (House of Lono) …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM237N_kamakahonu_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Home of Kamehameha I, founder of the Hawaiian Kingdom, from 1812 until his death. Here he built his residence, storehouses and fishponds and remodeled 'Ahu'ena Heiau, a temple of great antiquity. When he died here May 8 1819, his son Liholiho was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM236K_imu-fishing-area_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
In the shallow water flat of Ka'ūpūlehu Beach a special fishing technique was used by Hawaiians during rough water conditions. Stone piles (imu) were constructed as shelters to attract fish. These piles were then dismantled as nets were …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM236J_kupe-e-concentration_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
A prime habitat for kupe'e (Nerita polita) is located in a wave washed area of sand and basalt boulders along Ka'ūpūlehu Beach. This area is traditionally recognized for its dense concentration of kupe'e. These shellfish were collected b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM236I_offshore-ko-a-moi_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Approximately 500 feet (150 meters) offshore of this location is a ko'a moi. Moi is Hawaiian for Treadfin (Polydactlus sexfilis), and ko'a is a fishing ground. This fishing spot was prized for its abundance of moi, which traditionally was a highly…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM236H_niumalu-beach-kailua-bay_Kailua-Kona-HI.html
Niumalu Beach Once a hub for canoeing, water gathering and some shipping, the fancy beach at Niumalu (lit. shade of the coconut tree), commonly known as Kanuha Beach, is sheltered by a sea wall that has protected beach-goers of over 100 years. …
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