National Historical Park · Hawaii, United States
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Kalaupapa National Historical Park is a national historical park in Hawaii, United States, covering 10,779 acres (4,362 ha), established in 1980.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Hawaii, United States |
| Area | 10,779 acres (4,362 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Coordinates | 21.1778° N, 156.9600° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Kalaupapa National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located in Kalaupapa, Hawaiʻi, on the island of Molokaʻi. Nearly coterminous with the boundaries of Kalawao County, and primarily on Kalaupapa peninsula, it was established by Congress in 1980 to expand upon the earlier National Historic Landmark site of the Kalaupapa Leper Settlement. It is administered by the National Park Service. Its goal is to preserve the cultural and physical settings of the two leper colonies on the island of Molokaʻi, which operated from 1866 to 1969 and had a total of 8500 residents over the decades.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Kahului International Airport (OGG) · Kahului, United States · 39.2 miles away
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) · Honolulu, Oahu, United States · 62.9 miles away
- Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) · Kailua-Kona, United States · 115.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kalaupapa National Historical Park?
Kalaupapa National Historical Park is in Hawaii, United States (21.1778° N, 156.9600° W).
When was Kalaupapa National Historical Park established?
Kalaupapa National Historical Park was established in 1980, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kalaupapa National Historical Park?
Kalaupapa National Historical Park covers 10,779 acres (4,362 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalaupapa_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/kala/ — Official park page.