National Historical Park · Hawaii, United States
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is a national historical park in Hawaii, United States, established in 1955.
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Hawaii, United States |
| Established | 1955 |
| Coordinates | 19.4219° N, 155.9100° 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 Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located on the west coast of the island of Hawaiʻi in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The historical park preserves the site where, up until the early 19th century, Hawaiians who broke a kapu (one of the ancient laws) could avoid certain death by fleeing to this place of refuge or puʻuhonua. The offender would be absolved by a priest and freed to leave. Defeated warriors and non-combatants could also find refuge here during times of battle.
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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- Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) · Kailua-Kona, United States · 23.6 miles away
- Kahului International Airport (OGG) · Kahului, United States · 107.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Hawaii
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park?
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is in Hawaii, United States (19.4219° N, 155.9100° W).
When was Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park established?
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park was established in 1955, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
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/Pu'uhonua_O_Honaunau_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/puho/ — Official park page.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pu%27uhonua_O_Honaunau_National_Historical_Park — Activities offered, as stated by the source.