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Huilua Fishpond

Kaneohe, Hawaii • Honolulu County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

Huilua Fishpond is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient Hawaiian fishponds on Oahu. It features massive stone walls, some over 20 feet thick, designed to trap fish for sustainable harvesting. The pond complex includes sluice gates, a makaha, and a stone causeway.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
10
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
Hass-50-oa-fs-1

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Prehistoric
Periods of Significance
500 Ad - 1499 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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