Hawaii has 227 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the official federal list of buildings, districts, sites, structures, and objects worthy of preservation. 5 of them are recorded as National Historic Landmarks — the highest tier of federal historic recognition, reserved for places of exceptional national significance.
Use the interactive map below to explore every National Register property in Hawaii, color-coded by resource type, with National Historic Landmarks highlighted in gold. Click any point for the property name, type, city, listing date, and a direct link to its official National Park Service record. To compare Hawaii with the rest of the country, see the full National Register of Historic Places map.
Hawaii Historic Places by the Numbers
- 227 total National Register listings in Hawaii
- 183 buildings — houses, churches, schools, courthouses, theaters, and commercial buildings
- 27 structures — bridges, ships, and other engineered works
- 11 sites — battlefields, archaeological locations, and culturally significant grounds
- 5 historic districts — neighborhoods, town centers, and other areas with concentrated historic character
- 1 objects — monuments, sculptures, and markers
- 5 National Historic Landmarks — the highest tier of federal recognition
National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii
All 5 of Hawaii’s National Historic Landmarks are recorded on this map:
- Chamberlain House (Honolulu)
- FALLS OF CLYDE (Honolulu)
- Pu’ukohola Heiau (Kawaihae)
- U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Operations Building (Pearl City)
- USS BOWFIN (Honolulu)
Where Hawaii’s Historic Places Are
Listings are concentrated in Hawaii’s oldest and most populous areas. By county, Honolulu has the most National Register properties, with 119 listings, followed by Hawaii (54), Maui (28), and Kauai (26). By city, Honolulu leads with 94 listings, followed by Hilo (21) and Wailuku (8).
Listing a Property in Hawaii
National Register nominations for Hawaii properties are processed by the Hawaii State Historic Preservation Division, the state historic preservation office, which reviews nominations before forwarding them to the National Park Service. Listing is largely an honorary designation: it provides recognition and makes owners eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives, but it does not by itself prevent an owner from altering or demolishing a property with private funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many historic places are in Hawaii?
Hawaii has 227 properties on the National Register of Historic Places: 183 buildings, 27 structures, 5 historic districts, 11 sites, and 1 objects.
How many National Historic Landmarks does Hawaii have?
5 Hawaii properties shown on this map carry the National Historic Landmark designation, the federal government’s highest level of historic recognition, reserved for places of exceptional national significance.
Which Hawaii county has the most historic places?
Honolulu has the most, with 119 listed properties, followed by Hawaii and Maui.
Does National Register listing protect a Hawaii property?
Not directly. Listing is an honorary federal designation. It triggers a review process for federally funded or licensed projects and makes owners eligible for preservation tax incentives, but stronger protection generally comes from local landmark ordinances.
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