Palapala Ho'omau Church Cemetery in Kipahulu, Hawaii

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Kipahulu, Hawaii, USA

Coordinates: 20.65122, -156.05550
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Standing along Maui's beautiful coastline, the Palapala Ho'omau Congregational Church was built in 1864 by missionaries from Connecticut. Surrounded by many tropical plants, the one-room church was built of limestone coral. There is a small cemetery on the grounds. The interior of the church is simple with an alter and eight painted wooden pews. A church window painting shows a Polynesian Jesus Christ dressed in feather capes that were normally reserved for Hawaii's highest native chiefs. It is known as the last resting place for American aviator, inventor, explorer, author, and activist Charles Lindbergh. After Maui became his home, he fought for the protection of this beautiful place. A hurricane destroyed the original church building in 1940, but it was rebuilt in 1964 by Lindbergh and Samuel Pryor. The church is located past Oheo Gulch on the Hana Highway at mile marker 41. Although weddings and other events are held at the church, there is no formal congregation. Established in 2012, the Palapala Ho'omau Preservation Society, a non-profit organization, maintains the church and grounds with volunteers. Donations are welcomed.