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Mokuaikaua Church

Kailua-kona, Hawaii • Hawaii County

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About This Property

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Mokuaikaua Church, Hawaii's first Christian church, stands as a striking coral stone structure with a distinctive timber frame and tall steeple. Originally built in the early 19th century by American missionaries, it has been rebuilt and expanded over time, retaining its iconic silhouette against the Kailua-Kona coastline.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
1
Listed Date
10/3/1978
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture; Religion
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1849 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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