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

Queen Kalama

(1817-1870)

 
 
Queen Kalama Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2017
1. Queen Kalama Marker
Inscription. Kalama Hakaleleponi Kapakuhaili was the daughter of ali'i (royalty) Kaihekukui and Iahu'ula. She married Kauikeaouli Kamehameha III, who introduced the division and disbursement of traditional lands known as the "Great Mahele." A very well-educated woman, she was a strong supporter of the first public school system.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian AmericansEducationGovernment & PoliticsWomen.
 
Location. 19° 54.849′ 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: Queen Victoria Kamāmalu (here, next to this marker); Kuhina Nui Ka'ahumanu (here, next to this marker); High Chiefess Keōpūolani (here, next to this marker); Queen Kapi'olani (a few steps from this marker); Queen Lili'uokalani (a few steps from this marker); Queen Emma (a few steps from this marker); Princess Bernice Pauahi (a few steps from this marker); The Waikoloa Petroglyph Field (approx. Ό 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.
 
Additional keywords. Pacific Islanders
 
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Queen Kalama Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2017
2. Queen Kalama Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
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