Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole Pi'ikio - Honolulu, HI
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heringermr
N 21° 16.390 W 157° 49.422
4Q E 622034 N 2352835
This surfboard is marker #4 on the Waikiki Historic Trail.
Waymark Code: WMJJTG
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 11/26/2013
Views: 19
This stretch of beach (from Kapahulu groin to the Beach Center) is kuhio Beach Park. It is named for Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole Pi'ikoi, a descendant of ancient royal families. He was born on the island of Kauai in 1871. After his parents died, he was adopted by his aunt, Kapi'olani, and her husband David Kalakaua. When Kalakaua became king, he named Jonah a prince. He studied to prepare himself for important positions in government, but his dreams were dashed when the monarchy was overthrown in 1893. A staunch royalist, in 1895 he joined an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the Republic of Hawaii and restore Queen Lili'uokalani to the throne. He was charged with treason and served on year in prison.
Six years after his release, Kuhio was nominated by Hawaii's local Republican Party to be the Territorial Delegate to the United States Congress. Popular among the Hawaiian people and much admired by everyone, he won the election handily and served as Delegate from 1902 to 1922. He is best known for the passage of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which provided Hawaiians 200,000 acres of land for homesteading and the establishment of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, which still exists today. He lived in a stately home called Pualeilani or Flower from the Wreath of Heaven and was located near where you stand. The property, which included the beach, was given to the City and County of Honolulu upon his death and has been enjoyed by millions since.
Group that erected the marker: City and County of Honolulu
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
2526 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI USA
96815
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