Historic Properties

Address Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii TMK (3) 9-9-001:003 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-50-5507 National Register of Historic Places #74000295 Abstract Wilkes Camp is an area adjacent to the east rim of the summit crater of Mauna Loa volcano, at an altitude of 13,240 feet above sea level. High stone walls were constructed in December 1840 around individual temporary structures, and abandoned in January 1841. The United States sent a scientific expedition into the vast Pacific Ocean, led by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes. For three and a half weeks American scientists conducted experiments on Mauna Loa while experiencing blizzards, freezing temperatures, and altitude sickness. The campsite ruins are the only known physical evidence of the U.S. Exploring Expedition. This list of Hawaii’s historic properties is provided as a public service by Historic Hawaii Foundation. It is not the official list of properties designated on the Hawaii State Register of Historic Places. For official designations and determinations of eligibility, contact the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii at 808-692-8015.

Address Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii TMK (3) 9-9-001:001 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-52-5502 National Register of Historic Places #74000291 Abstract Kilauea Crater is a part of one of the world's most active volcanoes. The crater is roughly circular, and is approximately 2 miles long on its north-south diameter and 1-3/4 miles long on its east-west diameter. Kilauea Crater is well defined by almost vertical walls on all but a portion of the southern rim. The frequent, almost continual, centering of volcanic activity at Kilauea Crater in prehistoric and historic times has affected human life, cultures, religions, and undertakings. This list of Hawaii’s historic properties is provided as a public service by Historic Hawaii Foundation. It is not the official list of properties designated on the Hawaii State Register of Historic Places. For official designations and determinations of eligibility, contact the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii at 808-692-8015.

Address Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii TMK (3) 9-9-001:003 SHPD Historic Site Number 10-50-5501 National Historic District National Register of Historic Places #74000290 Abstract The Ainapo Trail is a narrow, single-file, twisting, and occasionally slightly abraded trail above the 11,600 elevation.  It leads up the broad southeast flank of Mauna Loa volcano to and along the east side of Mokuaweoweo, the major summit crater. From prehistoric times through 1916, The Ainapo trail was the customary route to the summit crater of Mauna Loa volcano. Most Mauna Loa ascents by Hawaiians were made during summit eruptions, when the volcano goddess Pele was present, to honor her with chanted prayers and offerings. This list of Hawaii’s historic properties is provided as a public service by Historic Hawaii Foundation. It is not the official list of properties designated on the Hawaii State Register of Historic Places. For official designations and determinations of eligibility, contact the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii at 808-692-8015.

Address Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii TMK (3) 9 SHPD Historic Site Number N/A National Historic District National Register of Historic Places #74000294 Abstract Within the Puna-Ka‘u Historic District, there are recorded over 300 sites, including village complexes, temple sites, cave shelters, petroglyph fields, and coastal trails. The human occupation of the Puna-Ka‘u district, as nearly as can be determined, covers a span of nearly 600 years and is represented by a variety of archeological-historical remains, from the prehistoric fishing-farming, later goat-cattle ranching, through the pulu harvesting periods. This list of Hawaii’s historic properties is provided as a public service by Historic Hawaii Foundation. It is not the official list of properties designated on the Hawaii State Register of Historic Places. For official designations and determinations of eligibility, contact the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii at 808-692-8015.

Address Puu Hinahina Bay, South Kona, Hawaii 96704 TMK (3) 8-9-006:003 SHPD Historic Site Number N/A National Register of Historic Places #73000655 Abstract The Ahole holua is a constructed ramp made up of stacked stones, and is almost exactly 23 m long.  On the bluff to the north of the holua are large numbers of what appear to be the gallery terraces. This is one of the best preserved holua on Hawaii Island, and within the entire state.  These were used as tracks for wooden toboggans or sleds by the ancient Hawaiians. A holua of this magnitude and elegance indicates the complexity of ancient Hawaiian culture, wherein large labor forces could be marshaled to produce a luxury structure dedicated to a recreational use by the higher-ranking Hawaiians. This list of Hawaii’s historic properties is provided as a public service by Historic Hawaii Foundation. It is not the official list of properties designated on the Hawaii State Register of Historic Places. For official designations and determinations of eligibility, contact the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii at 808-692-8015.