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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM89K_kih-257-houna-heiau_Koloa-HI.html
The walled heiau (temple) that once stood here was 130 feet by 90 feet; dedicated to Kāne, a major god of Hawai?i, Hulokoki, a bird god, Kū-hai-moana and Ka-moho-ali?i, two shark gods. Three hala-lihilihi-?ula trees situated on the outsi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM89E_p-257-363-a-laka-moir-gardens_Koloa-HI.html
What began as a hobby garden by the Kōloa Plantation manager's wife became celebrated as one of the world's best of its kind. Numerous cactus planted in the 1930s thrived in the arid, rocky soil here. Many escaped to surrounding areas to beco…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM894_hanaka-ape-bay-k-333-loa-landing_Koloa-HI.html
In the mid 1800s, Kōloa Landing was the third largest whaling port in all of Hawai?i and the only port of entry for foreign goods. The sugar industry increased its use until 1912, when better facilities became available. Up to 60 ships a year…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88V_prince-k-363-hi-333-birthplace-park_Koloa-HI.html
Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana?ole was born in a grass hut near this spot to Princess Kinoike Kekaulike and High Chief David Kahalepouli Pi?ikoi. He became a delagate to U.S. Congress after Hawai?i became a Territory in 1900, serving for 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88J_spouting-horn-park_Koloa-HI.html
Spouting Horn Park was called puhi, or blowhole, by early Hawaiians. Legends tell of a huge mo?o, or lizard, caught in this puhi, which was formed when waves eroded softer, underlying rocks and wore through the harder top rock. Water rushing into …