Kailua-Kona in Hawaii County, Hawaii — Hawaiian Island Archipelago (Pacific Ocean)

The First Hawaiian Christian

Photographed by Dawn Toman, December 27, 2010

1. The First Hawaiian Christian Marker

Inscription. The first Hawaiian Christian,
Henry Opukahaia,
died at Cornwall, Conn. 1818

The first Christian
missionaries to Hawaii,
Bingham, Thurston, Whitney,
landed at Kailua, April 12, 1820
with their Hawaiian comrades
Hopu, Kanui, Honoli.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1820.

Location. 19° 38.373′ N, 155° 59.64′ W. Marker is in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in Hawaii County. It is at the intersection of Alii Drive and Sarona Road, on the right when traveling north on Alii Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75-5713 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, 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: Hulihe‘e Palace / Moku‘aikaua Church

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(here, next to this marker); Mokuaikaua Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Ki'ope Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); Hulihe‘e Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Niumalu Beach / Kailua Bay (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kamakahonu (approx. ¼ mile away); Ahu'ena Heiau (approx. ¼ mile away); Marine Life (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kailua-Kona.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 25, 2010

2. The First Hawaiian Christian Marker

Photographed by Dawn Toman, December 27, 2010

3. The First Hawaiian Christian Marker

The marker is on the left side of the entrance arch for the Moku'aikaua Church, which is behind the arch.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 25, 2010

4. The First Hawaiian Christian Marker

Small Cemetery in front of Moku'aikaua Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dawn Toman, December 27, 2010

5. Small Cemetery in front of Moku'aikaua Church

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,195 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on January 11, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on January 3, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on January 11, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on January 3, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.