Downtown in Honolulu in Honolulu County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)
Kawaiaha‘o Landmark
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 23, 2008
1. Kawaiaha‘o Landmark Marker
Inscription.
Kawaiaha‘o Landmark. . William Charles Lunalilo was the kingdom’s sixth monarch and proved to be very popular from the beginning of his reign. King Kamehameha V had preceded Lunalilo and had died without naming a successor. Therefore Lunalilo was appointed by the Legislature, but to affirm that he was the people’s choice, the newly appointed king called for a general election and was voted to the throne by his loving public. His investiture was held here at Kawaiaha‘o. He was destined to rule only a little over one year, he died February 3, 1874 at the age of 39. , The king’s last wish was to be lain to rest near his people, and that is why his tomb stands here at the entrance to Kawaiaha‘o Church, rather than at the Royal Mausoleum.
William Charles Lunalilo was the kingdom’s sixth
monarch and proved to be very popular from the
beginning of his reign. King Kamehameha V had
preceded Lunalilo and had died without naming a successor. Therefore Lunalilo was appointed by the Legislature, but to affirm that he was the people’s choice, the newly appointed king called for a general election and was voted to the throne by his loving public. His investiture was held here at Kawaiaha‘o. He was destined to rule only a little over one year, he died February 3, 1874 at the age of 39.
The king’s last wish was to be lain to rest near
his people, and that is why his tomb stands here
at the entrance to Kawaiaha‘o Church, rather than at the Royal Mausoleum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1850.
Location. 21° 18.288′ N, 157° 51.483′ W. Marker is in Honolulu, Hawaii, in Honolulu County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Punchbowl Street and South King Street, on the left when traveling south on Punchbowl Street. It is just inside the street entrance to Kawaiaha‘o Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Honolulu HI 96813, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. King William Charles Lunalilo (a few steps from this marker);
Regarding Kawaiaha‘o Landmark. This church is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 23, 2008
2. Kawaiaha‘o Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,350 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
