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

Mission School

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, December 5, 2017

1. Mission School Marker

Inscription. This is the site of the LDS Hawaii Mission School where President David O. McKay, then member of the Church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, witnessed a flag raising ceremony on February 7, 1921. Observing the multi-ethnic student body representing the peoples of the Pacific, Elder McKay was impressed with the great need these young people had for education, both to enrich their own lives as well as to bless the Church. This event was the catalyst for the Church College of Hawaii, now Brigham Young University - Hawaii.

This school and its buildings were constructed about 1915. The operation of the school was transferred to the Territory of Hawaii in August of 1927 and subsequently moved to the site of Laie Elementary School.

Supported by Hawaii Resources, Inc., Mormon Pacific Historical Society, Mormon Historic Sites Foundation and the Laie Community Association

Erected by Hawaii Resources, Inc., Mormon Pacific Historical Society, Mormon Historic Sites Foundation and the Laie Community Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is February 7, 1921.

Location. 21° 38.963′ N, 157° 55.806′ W. Marker is in Laie, Hawaii, in

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Honolulu County. It is in Koolauloa. Marker is on Lanihuli St, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in the iron fence on the north side of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Lanihuli St, Laie HI 96762, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Breaking Ground with a Vision: An Inspired Beginning (approx. half a mile away); Opana Radar Site (approx. 5.8 miles away); a different marker also named Opana Radar Site (approx. 5.8 miles away); U.S. Medium Tank (approx. 13.4 miles away); Major General John M. Schofield (approx. 13½ miles away).

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, December 5, 2017

2. Mission School Marker

full view of marker from street. Note fence was built around marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, December 5, 2017

3. Mission School Marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, December 5, 2017

4. Mission School Marker

detail picture on marker. This same picture appears on a nearby similar marker called "Breaking Ground with a Vision"

1921

5. Hawaii Flag Ceremony At Laie School 1921

Postcard view of a tile mosaic at entrance to the Church College Of Hawaii.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 15, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 5. submitted on December 25, 2017. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.