Kula in Maui County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)

Stephen Tyng Mather

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 13, 2026

1. Stephen Tyng Mather Marker

Inscription.
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Stephen Tyng Mather series list.

Location. 20° 45.573′ N, 156° 14.793′ W. Marker is in Kula, Hawaii, in Maui County. It is on Crater Road. Located at Headquarters Visitor Center, Haleakalā National Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30075 Crater Rd, Kula HI 96790, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hawaii’s Upcountry Maui. 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 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hawaiian Goose or Nene (Nay-Nay)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Wind, Wave and Wings (within shouting distance of this marker); Behold, Hawai'i (within shouting distance of this marker); Ranch Wall (approx. 1½ miles away); Haleakalā National Park (approx. 3.1 miles away); Pa Ka‘oao (approx. 3.2 miles away); Holy Ghost Catholic Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); Tam Chow Store/USO/Club Rodeo (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kula.

Also see . . . Mather Plaques History. “When it comes to Mather Plaques, they are spread out from Alaska to the Virgin Islands, Maine to Hawaii. They cover the gamut of National Parks, Monuments, a Sea Shore, Parkways, Memorials, a Preserve, a Battlefield, Recreation Areas, Historical Parks, Historic Sites, three administrative offices, a couple of State Parks, a city park, and two schools. They are in 16 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. They are in 11 World Heritage Sites.” (Submitted on April 14, 2026.)

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 13, 2026

2. Stephen Tyng Mather Marker

Mather Plaque Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 13, 2026

3. Mather Plaque Monument

Plaque on Reverse of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 13, 2026

4. Plaque on Reverse of Monument

United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization Program on Man and the Biosphere

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 14, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.