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1790 Footprints

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii • Hawaii County

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About This Property

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1790 Footprints is a remarkable geological site within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It preserves a distinct series of fossilized footprints of people and animals preserved in volcanic ash from a historic eruption.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
4284
Listed Date
8/7/1974
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Historic - Aboriginal; Military; Science
Periods of Significance
1750 Ad - 1799 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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