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Prince Jonah Kuhio
Waikiki Historic Trail Marker 4
There is both a statue of Prince Kuhio
and a surfboard marker honoring Prince Kuhio
at this historic site on Kuhio Beach.
Copyright Ǖ Kathleen Walling Fry
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Description of Marker 4
This marker has photos of Prince Jonah Kuhio and it
tells the story of how the prince was born on the island of Kauai
and was adopted by his aunt, the future Queen Kapiolani,
and her husband, the future King David Kalakaua when his
parents died. When David Kalakaua became king he made
Kuhio a prince. After the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy
Prince Kuhio attempted to overthrow the new Republic of Hawaii
and for that he spent a year in prison. six years after his
release he was elected as the territorial delegate to the
United States Congress, a position he held for 20 years.
Sponsor of Marker 4
Marker #4 was sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu
and the photos on the marker were provided by the
Bishop Museum.
Location of Marker 4
The 4th marker on the Waikiki Historic Trail is located
on the ocean side of Kalakaua Avenue, on Kuhio Beach,
on the downtown Waikiki side of Kapahulu Boulevard
and the Kapahulu Groin.
Attractions Near Marker 4
Kuhio Beach Park
Duke Kahanamoku Statue
Healing Stones
See also:
Other Sites on the Waikiki Historic Trail
Introduction to the Waikiki Historic Trail
Downtown Honolulu Historic Tour
Other Attractions on Oahu
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