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

Kamehameha I

(1758 - 1819)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 28, 2017

1. Kamehameha I Marker

Inscription. Kamehameha ("The Lonely One") the Great was born in Hohala on the island of Hawai'i. Uniting all the major islands under one rule in 1810, he established himself as a fierce warrior, and wise and compassionate leader to his people.

Erected by Waikoloa Village.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 19° 55.023′ N, 155° 52.985′ W. Marker is in Waikoloa, Hawaii, in Hawaii County. Marker can be reached from Waikoloa Beach Drive near Ku'uali'i Place, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa HI 96738, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kamehameha II (here, next to this marker); Kamehameha IV (here, next to this marker); Kamehameha V (here, next to this marker); Kamehameha III (a few steps from this marker); William Charles Lunalilo (a few steps from this marker); The Waikoloa Petroglyph Field (approx. ¼ mile away); Queen Kapi'olani (approx. 0.3 miles away); Queen Lili'uokalani (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waikoloa.

More about this marker. This is one of six markers honoring the kings of Hawai'i

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Also see . . . Kamehameha I -- National Park Service. King Kamehameha was one of the most striking figures in Hawaiian history... Legends link his birth to storms and strange lights, activities thought by Hawaiians to herald the birth of a great chief. Because of prognostications at his birth and threats from warring clans, Kamehameha was taken away and hidden immediately after his birth. (Submitted on October 13, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

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Kamehameha I Marker, on the left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 28, 2017

2. Kamehameha I Marker, on the left

King Kamehameha the Great, portrait depicting him much later in life image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown

3. King Kamehameha the Great, portrait depicting him much later in life

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.