Siti cristiani storici nella contea di Maui

Historic Christian Sites

Maui County's historic churches reflect the intersection of Hawaiian heritage and missionary influence. This list includes 19th-century stone structures built from lava rock and coral, such as the 1823 Waiola Church and the 1857 Palapala Ho'omau Church. Notable architectural features range from the unique octagonal design of Kula’s Holy Ghost Mission to the Gothic elements of Wailuku’s Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. These sites serve as active places of worship and repositories of local history, housing the graves of Hawaiian royalty and significant cultural figures.

Historic Christian Sites — Mappa

A

Waiola Church

Established in 1823 as the first Christian church on Maui. The adjacent cemetery is the final resting place for early Hawaiian royalty, including Queen Keōpūolani and King Kaumualiʻi.

B

Maria Lanakila Catholic Church

Founded in 1846, the current stone church was completed in 1928. It is a landmark in Lahaina featuring historic paintings and intricate wood carvings.

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C

Palapala Ho'omau Congregational Church

A limestone and coral church built in 1857. The grounds are notable as the final resting place of aviator Charles Lindbergh.

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D

Wananalua Congregational Church

Constructed between 1842 and 1857 using lava rock from the site of an ancient heiau.

E

St. Paul Catholic Church

A historic Catholic mission church located in the Kipahulu district, dating back to the mid-19th century.

F

St. Philomena Catholic Church

Located in the Kalawao settlement on Moloka'i, this church was expanded by Father Damien in 1872 to serve the local community.

G

St Marys Church

Catholic parish church serving the Hana community.

H

Kings chapel

Contemporary non-denominational Christian place of worship in Lanai City.

I

Union Church - United Church of Christ

A historic United Church of Christ congregation serving the Lanai City community since the early 20th century.

J

Good Shepard Episcopal Church

Established in 1866, the current 1911 building features Gothic-style architecture and historic stained glass.

K

Po'okela Church

Founded in 1843 by Reverend Jonathan Green, this historic Makawao church was constructed using stone and coral.

L

Holy Ghost Mission

An octagonal church built in 1894 by Portuguese immigrants. It contains a hand-carved gilded altar and stations of the cross shipped from Austria.

M

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Place of worship for the Jehovah’s Witnesses community on Moloka'i.

N

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Place of worship for the Jehovah’s Witnesses community in Lanai City.

O

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Place of worship for the local Jehovah’s Witnesses congregation in the Haiku area.

P

Kalanapueo Church

A historic Hawaiian church in Huelo built in 1853 using traditional stone construction.

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