Near Volcano in Hawaii County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Photographed By Craig Baker

1. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Marker

Inscription.
Through the collective recognition of the Community of Nations expressed within the Principles of the Convention concerning Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has been designated a World Heritage Site and joins a select list of protected areas around the world whose outstanding natural and cultural resources form the common inheritance of all mankind.

Erected 1987 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list.

Location. 19° 25.768′ N, 155° 15.424′ W. Marker is near Volcano, Hawaii, in Hawaii County. Marker is on Crater Rim Drive, 0.3 miles west of Hawaii Belt Road (Hawaii Route 11), on the right when traveling west. Located at the Kilauea Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Crater Rim Dr, Volcano HI 96785, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stephen Tyng Mather (here, next to this marker); Countless are the Accomplishments of Roosevelt's Trusty "Tree Army" (a few steps from

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this marker); Kilauea (a few steps from this marker); The 'Ōhi'a Wing will soon be home to the park's collection of artwork and artifacts (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Volcano House reigns as one of America's great lodges (about 400 feet away); Site of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (about 400 feet away); Explosive eruptions rock Kīlauea volcano (approx. 1.8 miles away); Mauna Loa (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Volcano.

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Photographed By Craig Baker

2. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.