National Register of Historic Places
Puu o Mahuka Heiau
Puu o Mahuka Heiau is a historic place in Haleiwa, Honolulu County, Hawaii, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000292.
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Puu o Mahuka Heiau
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About this place
What is Puu o Mahuka Heiau?
Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site on the North Shore of Oʻahu is the largest heiau (temple) on the island, covering 2 acres (8,100 m2) on a hilltop overlooking Waimea Bay and Waimea Valley. From its commanding heights, sentries could once monitor much of the northern shoreline of Oʻahu, and even spot signal fires from the Wailua Complex of Heiaus on Kauaʻi, with which it had ties. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, when it became the center of a 4-acre (16,000 m2) state park. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Puu o Mahuka Heiau
- City
- Haleiwa
- County
- Honolulu County
- State
- Hawaii
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000292
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 21.64191, -158.06037
When was Puu o Mahuka Heiau listed on the National Register?
Puu o Mahuka Heiau was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Puu o Mahuka Heiau located?
Puu o Mahuka Heiau is located in Haleiwa, Honolulu County, Hawaii at approximately 21.64191, -158.06037. See the map above.
Is Puu o Mahuka Heiau a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Puu o Mahuka Heiau is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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