Near Naalehu in Hawaii County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)
South Point Complex
Photographed by Joseph Beeman, August 4, 2004
1. South Point complex Marker
South Point Complex has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historical Sites act of August 21st 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of United States.
Erected 1964 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 18° 55.252′ N, 155° 40.318′ W. Marker is near Naalehu, Hawaii, in Hawaii County. It is on South Point Road 11 miles south of Mamalahoa Highway (Hawaii Route 11), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Naalehu HI 96772, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 one other marker is within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Captain Robert Brown (approx. 9.6 miles away).
Regarding South Point Complex. Near here is the southernmost point in the United States of America. Hawaii, not Florida, is its southernmost state.
Also see . . . Kau, Hawaii.
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Additional commentary.
1. Southernmost Point
The United States Code (USC) of law contains many definitions of the "United States". American Samoa is included in many definitions of the "United States" found in the USC. Rose Atoll is the southernmost point belonging to the United States. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted January 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
Photographed by Joseph Beeman, August 4, 2004
2. South Point complex Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 22, 2010
3. South Point Complex Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 22, 2010
4. South Point Complex Marker
Photographed by Michael Stroud, October 1, 2000
5. Beacon Marks The Southernmost Spot
Photographed by Bellwether Photography, June 28, 2006
6. A closer shot of the beacon on south point
Photographed by Michael Stroud, October 1, 2000
7. The Windmill Farm
Making use of the wind at South Point.
Photographed by Bellwether Photography, June 28, 2006
8. Where the road ends on the south point
Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 22, 2010
9. Kalae National Historic District Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. This page has been viewed 94,514 times since then and 423 times this year. Last updated on September 4, 2007. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. 3, 4. submitted on January 11, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on January 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on June 5, 2009, by Christopher Brown of Crofton, United States. 7. submitted on January 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 8. submitted on June 5, 2009, by Christopher Brown of Crofton, United States. 9. submitted on January 11, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
