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Honokohau Settlement

Kailau-Kona, Hawaii
County of Hawaii.
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park
National Register Number: 66000287
 Resource type: Site.
The threat level was Watch in
2008.
Congressional District: HI- Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: National Historic Park - See http://www.nps.gov/kaho.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - December 29, 1962):
Because of its ideal landing places for canoes and its fishponds, the Honokohau coastal area was important to historic as well as ancient Hawaiians. This site includes ancient house sites, temples, fishponds, a toboggan slide, tombs, and scattered petroglyphs.

Condition:
The landmark is in good condition.

There are no changes indicated.


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