Kailua-Kona in Hawaii County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)
Hulihe‘e Palace
Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 25, 2010
1. Hulihe‘e Palace Marker
Hulihe‘e Palace was built in 1838 by Governor John Adams Kuakini, a companion of Kamehahena I and one of the first Chiefs to take up western ways. Built of coral lava rock and a native woods, it was handsomely furnished. Hulihe'e became the Kailua residence of Princess Ruth governess of Hawaii. King Kalakaua redecorated it for use as his Summer Palace and later it belonged to Prince Jonah Kalaniana'ole, Hawaiian delegate to Congress. In need of repairs for several years, the palace was restored by the Daughters of Hawaii in 1927 for use as a museum.
Erected 1927 by Daughters of Hawaii.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 19° 38.335′ N, 155° 59.634′ W. Marker is in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in Hawaii County. It is on Alii Drive north of Hualalai Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua Kona HI 96740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Kona Coast and in the Volcanic Hawaii. Globally,
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ki'ope Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Hawaiian Christian (within shouting distance of this marker); Hulihe‘e Palace / Moku‘aikaua Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mokuaikaua Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Niumalu Beach / Kailua Bay (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kailua-Kona.
Also see . . . Hulihe'e Palace, Hawaii. Photos of the building and grounds. (Submitted on April 25, 2006.)
Additional keywords. Hulihee Palace, Hulihe'e Palace.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 25, 2010
2. Hulihe‘e Palace Marker
Photographed by Joseph Beeman, August 9, 2004
3. Hulihe‘e Palace
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. This page has been viewed 2,381 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on April 25, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
