Statue of King Kamehameha

Just beyond the lovely town of Hawi in North Kohala is the small town of Kapaau. In front of the North Kohala Civic Center stands the original King Kamehameha I Statue, erected not far from where Hawaii’s greatest king was born.



A great warrior, diplomat and leader, King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. Kamehameha I was destined for greatness from birth. Hawaiian legend prophesized that a light in the sky with feathers like a bird would signal the birth of a great chief. Historians believe Kamehameha was born in 1758, the year Halley’s Comet passed over Hawaii.


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Fred Wellons 2016-10-11

Park around behind the building and walk around the front. Public restrooms are available here. Good lunch across the street but I cannot remember the name. Ackerman's store is also a great place for clothes and jewelry. Rest under the gigantic banyan trees. The most peaceful, non-touristy town on the Big Island.
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