Downtown in Honolulu in Honolulu County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)

Site of the First Royal Mausoleum and Crypt

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, November 25, 2025

1. Site of the First Royal Mausoleum and Crypt Marker

Inscription. Built in 1825 to house the remains of King Kamehameha II and Queen Kamamalu who died in England in July 1824. Used as a royal tomb until 1865.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1824.

Location. 21° 18.352′ N, 157° 51.51′ W. Marker is in Honolulu, Hawaii, in Honolulu County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of South King Street and Likelike Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 498 S King St, Honolulu HI 96813, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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: Paepae Kapu o Liloa or The sacred threshold of Liloa (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. James Cook (within shouting distance of this marker); Iolani Palace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); King Kamehameha I (about 400 feet away); Kawaiaha‘o Landmark (about 400 feet away); King William Charles Lunalilo (about 400 feet away); Aliiolani Hale (about 500 feet away); Hiram Bingham (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Honolulu.

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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, November 25, 2025

2. Site of the First Royal Mausoleum and Crypt Marker

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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, November 25, 2025

3. Site of the First Royal Mausoleum and Crypt

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.