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

Kuhina Nui Ka'ahumanu

(1768-1832)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2017

1. Kuhina Nui Ka'ahumanu Marker

Inscription. Born of ali'i (royalty) lineage, Ka'ahumanu married Kamehameha I as a young girl and became his favorite wife. When he died in 1819, she was named Kuhina Nui (Prime Minister) alongside young King Liholiho Kamehameha II. A powerful influence, she persuaded him to officially break the sacred law, 'ai kapu, by eating with her in public. Later she embraced Protestant Christianity and helped promote the faith.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 19° 54.847′ N, 155° 52.755′ W. Marker is in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, in Hawaii County. It can be reached from Waikoloa Beach Drive near Pohakulana Place, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa HI 96738, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Kona Coast

and in the Volcanic Hawaii.

Globally, it is in North America,

Polynesia,

the Pacific Ocean,

North Pacific,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: High Chiefess Keōpūolani (here, next to this marker); Queen Victoria Kamāmalu (here, next to this marker); Queen Kalama (here, next to this marker); Queen Kapi'olani (a few steps from this marker); Queen Emma (a few steps from this marker); Queen Lili'uokalani (a few steps from this marker); Princess Bernice Pauahi

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(a few steps from this marker); The Waikoloa Petroglyph Field (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waikoloa Village.

More about this marker. The marker is located at the entrance to the Queen's Marketplace.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2017

2. Kuhina Nui Ka'ahumanu Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.