Wananalua Congregational Church facts for kids
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Wananalua Congregational Church
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 Location in Maui
Location in Hawaii
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| Location | Hana Highway and Haouli Street Hana, Hawaii |
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| Area | 3.7 acres (1.5 ha) |
| Built | 1842 |
| Architect | Daniel Conde |
| Architectural style | Renaissance |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002533 |
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| Added to NRHP | November 23, 1988 |
The Wananalua Congregational Church is a very old and important building located on the beautiful, faraway coast of Maui in Hawaii. It was built in the 1800s and has a lot of history.
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A Look Back at History
What's in a Name?
The area where the church stands is called Wānanalua. This was a traditional land division in ancient Hawaii, known as an ahupuaʻa. Think of an ahupuaʻa as a slice of land that goes from the mountains all the way to the sea. It was a way people organized their communities and resources.
The name Wānanalua means "double prophecy" in the Hawaiian language. It's a name with a special meaning!
Early Days of the Church
In 1838, a group called the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions started a mission here. This was a place where missionaries came to teach and help the local people.
The first people to live and work at the mission were Daniel Toll Conde and his wife, Andelucia Lee Conde. Other important people who served at the church in its early years included Reverend Mark Ives and William Harrison Rice with his wife.
Later, the Condes moved to another church in Wailuku. Other ministers, like Eliphalet W. Whittlesey and William Otis Baldwin, also helped lead the church. Sereno Edwards Bishop and his wife Cornelia A. Sessions Bishop served the church for ten years, from 1855 to 1865.
Land and Recognition
During a time called the Great Mahele, which was when land ownership was officially recorded in Hawaii, a large area of land was given to the church.
Today, the church property covers about 3.7 acres. Because of its historical importance, the Wananalua Congregational Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Hawaii on November 23, 1988. This means it's recognized as a special historical site.
The church is easy to find, located at the corner of Haouli Street and the famous Hana Highway.
Nearby Landmarks
Right across the street from the church is the Hotel Hana-Maui. This hotel was originally known as the Kaʻuiki Inn.
The area is also named after a small hill called Kaʻuiki. This hill is famous for a few reasons:
- It has a rare Red Sand Beach, which is beautiful and unique.
- It was once a strong fortress in ancient Hawaii. Many important battles took place here long ago.
- It was the birthplace of a very powerful leader, Queen Kaʻahumanu. She was a very important queen in Hawaiian history.
Images for kids
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The church property from a corner view.
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The main entrance of the Wananalua Congregational Church.
