Birthplace of Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III

Kauikeaouli was born within this enclosure on March 17, 1814, the second son of Kamehameha I and Keopuolani. His reign from 1825 to 1854 was the longest in the history of the Kingdom. While he was a minor, his kingdom knew the firm regency of Queen Ka'ahumanu, briefly succeeded by his half sister Kina'u. When he assumed power in 1833, the Kingdom was beset with problems caused by immigration and foreign demands. During his reign, the Kingdom of Hawai'i achieved world-wide diplomatic recognition, a constitution was developed, the tax system was reformed, and a legal basis for land ownership was instituted.

Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii · United States