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Town of Laupahoehoe
The town of Laupahoehoe is located on a low peninsula on the north coast of the
big island of Hawaii, about halfway between
Honokaa and Pepeekeo and 11 miles north of Hilo.
Laupahoehoe is 35 square miles in size.
Laupahoehoe Train Museum
A community run museum honoring the history
of the Hilo Railroad, which was
founded in 1988 and ran until 1946
when the tracks were destroyed by
a devastating tidal wave. Located
on Highway 19 near mile marker 25.
Laupahoehoe Point Park
Pictures of the grassy park run by the County
of Hawaii which is located at Laupahoehoe Point.
There is a monument in the park dedicated to the 24
teachers and students who were killed by a tidal wave on April 1, 1946
that destroyed their school.
Laupahoehoe Point Lighthouse
The original Laupahoehoe Point lighthouse
was a wooden trestle beacon built in 1890.
In 1915 it was replaced by a 32 foot tall
concrete tower, and when that one was destroyed
by a tidal wave in 1947, it was replaced
by a 36 foot tall wooden skeleton tower.
the present lighthouse tower was built in 1975.
Seascape Land Vacation Suite
A room for rent in the home of Laupahoehoe artists
Susan and Doug Ball. Art workshops can be
arranged on request. Use of kayaks and beach
supplies are included. Room has a private
bathroom and lanai. Two night minimum charge.
I'm not sure if breakfast is served and I'm
not sure of the size of the bed, so check
before booking.
Laupahoehoe Volunteer Fire Department
A group of local residents and professional
fire fighters in the town of Laupoehoe. Web site
includes the history of their organization and
photos of their equipment.
Laupahoehoe Public Library
PO Box 249, Laupahoehoe, Hawaii 96764
Phone: 808-962-2229
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