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

Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole

1871-1922

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 15, 2014

1. Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole Marker

Inscription. Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole, the son of High Chiefess Kekaulike Kinoiki II and High Chief David Kahalepouli Pi’ikoi, was born on March 26, 1871 at Ho’ai, Kaua’i. His mother died soon after his birth and he and his two older brothers were hanai by his mother’s sister Kapi’olani and her husband David Kalakaua. When Kalakaua ascended the throne of the Kingdom of Hawai’I in 1874, he gave each of the boys the title of prince. The Monarchy was overthrown in 1893. In 1902, Prince Kuhio was elected Hawai’i’s second delegate to the United States Congress, continuing to served for twenty years, until his death in 1922.

Affectionately called ‘Ke Ali’I Maka’ainana’ (Prince of the People) Prince Kuhio is most noted for his efforts to preserve and strengthen the Hawaiian people. He was instrumental in the passage of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, that provides lands for native Hawaiians to homestead. He restored the Royal Order of Kamehameha I and founded the Hawaiian Civic Club. Kuhio Beach Park is the former site of Pualeilani (Wreath of Heaven), Prince Kuhio’s home. Pualeilani was given to the City of Honolulu upon Prince Kuhio’s death in 1922.

Erected 2002 by Commission of Culture and the Arts City and County of Honolulu, Jeremy Harris Mayor, Hclly Young. (Marker Number 4.)

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1997.

Location. 21° 16.4′ N, 157° 49.432′ W. Marker is in Honolulu, Hawaii, in Honolulu County. It is in Waikiki. Marker is on Kalakaua Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2526 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu HI 96815, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waikiki (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Stones Of Life (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Beaches of Waikiki (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Lady of Waikiki (approx. 0.3 miles away); Victoria Kawekiu F Lunalilo Kalaninuiahilapalapu Ka’iulani Cleghorn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mahiole (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kawehewehe (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Honolulu.

Also see . . . Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole - Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 25, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

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Photographed By Denise Boose, April 15, 2014

2. Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 15, 2014

3. Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 15, 2014

4. Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 15, 2014

5. Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 15, 2014

6. Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 21, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.