Waikoloa in Hawaii County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)

Kamehameha V

(1830 - 1872)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 28, 2017

1. Kamehameha V Marker

Inscription. Lot Kamehameha favored a stronger monarchy and placed much of the power back into the hands of royalty. He was the last ruler to bear the name of the great conqueror and was credited with many public improvements and acquisition of much land. As he never married and designated no heir, the question of successor was taken up by the legislature.

Erected by Waikoloa Village.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 19° 55.023′ N, 155° 52.986′ W. Marker is in Waikoloa, Hawaii, in Hawaii County. Marker is on Waikoloa Beach Drive near Ku'uali'i Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa HI 96738, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kamehameha IV (here, next to this marker); Kamehameha II (here, next to this marker); Kamehameha I (here, next to this marker); William Charles Lunalilo (a few steps from this marker); Kamehameha III (a few steps from this marker); The Waikoloa Petroglyph Field (approx. ¼ mile away); Queen Kapi'olani (approx. 0.3 miles away); Queen Lili'uokalani (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waikoloa.

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marker. This is one of six markers honoring the kings of Hawai'i located near Macy's in the King's Shops at Waikoloa Village.

Also see . . . King Kamehameha V -- Mamalohoa. ...he called for a constitutional convention of elected delegates for the purpose of creating a new constitution. When the delegates became deadlocked after weeks of discussion, Kamehameha V simply announced that the Constitution of 1852 was abrogated and that he would provide the Kingdom with a new constitution. (Submitted on October 13, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

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Kamehameha V Marker, on the left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 28, 2017

2. Kamehameha V Marker, on the left

King Kamehameha V image. Click for full size.

Photographed By National Portrait Gallery, circa 1870

3. King Kamehameha V

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.