Near Naalehu in Hawaii County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)
South Point Complex
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 U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service.
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. Marker 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.
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. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 1, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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.
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