National Historic Landmarks on Oahu Island

Information about national historic landmarks on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.

NAME: Huilua Fishpond National Historic Landmark
WITHIN: Ahupuaa O Kahana State Park
SITUATED: East side of Kahana Bay next to Kahana Bay Beach Park
LOCATION: Just outside Kaaawa, East Oahu Island, Hawaii NPS DESCRIPTION: Huilua Fishpond, in Kahana Bay on the Island of Oahu, illustrates the unique aquafarming practices of the Hawaiian people. Out of the estimated 97 fishponds once on the coast of Oahu, Huilua is one of only six that still exists.\
REFERENCE: nps.gov --> places --> huilua fishpond

NAME: Iolani Palace National Historic Landmark
NPS DESCRIPTION: Iolani Palace in downtown Honolulu on the Island of Oahu, Hawai'i is the only royal palace in the United States and is an enduring symbol of Hawaiian independence. It was the official residence and capitol of the last ruling monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawai'i - King Kalakaua and his sister Queen Lili'uokalani. After the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai'i in 1893, the building was used as the capitol for the various Hawaiian governments.
REFERENCE: nps.gov --> places --> iolani palace

NAME: Puu o Mahuka Heiau National Historic Landmark
NPS DESCRIPTION: Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau is located in Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site on the Island of Oahu and is the largest heiau (place of worship) on the island, encompassing over two acres. Overlooking Waimea Bay, the heiau is situated 300 feet above the sea on a high bluff.
REFERENCE: nps.gov --> places --> pu u o mahuka heiau

NAME: Washington Place National Historic Landmark
NPS DESCRIPTION: Washington Place is significant for its association with the changing role of the United States in the world community and as the residence of the last ruling monarch of Hawai'i, Queen Lili'uokalani. From the 1840s through the 20th century, Washington Place has been at the center of pivotal events in Hawaii, including the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893 that led to Hawaii becoming a territory of the U.S.
REFERENCE: nps.gov --> places --> washington place honolulu hawaii