Pelekane

Historical marker location:

62-3601 Kawaihae Road, Waimea, Hawaii

( Marker can be reached from Kawaihae Road (Route 270), on the left when traveling north.)

Hawaii was originally an independent kingdom, with a monarchy that lasted from 1810 to 1893. The kingdom was overthrown by American businessmen and politicians who wanted to annex Hawaii to the United States.