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A visit to the Makawao Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Makawao Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Makawao Cemetery:

20.8647, -156.3161

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Makawao Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

Open a Google Map centered on the Makawao Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> of the Makawao Cemetery.<3>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Makawao Cemetery, with the nearest first.

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within Less than 2 miles<2> of the Makawao Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Makawao Cemetery, with the nearest first:

  • Makawao
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Haliimaile
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Pukalani
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Olinda
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olinda
  • Haiku
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Kaheka Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Kailua Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • School Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Hawaiian - Spanish Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Nashiwa Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Store Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Orpheum Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Paia
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Kula
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Kuau
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kuau
    • Spreckelsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Upper Village Three
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Hawaiian Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Russian Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Japanese Village One
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Cod Fish Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Lower Village Three
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Middle Village Three
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Sam Sing Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Puunene
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Spanish B Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Alabama Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Makawao Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in .

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Makawao Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Paia
    • Paia lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the Northwest (NW) of the Makawao Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Paia.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paia
  • Puunene

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Makawao Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Hawaii:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

    Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

    We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Makawao Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1919864  (Makawao Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1919864 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • : Maui
      • Est. Elev: 450 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Haiku
      • Location given for Makawao Cemetery:
      • Lat: 20.8647222     Lon: -156.3161111
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    Footnotes ...

    <1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
    <2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Makawao Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <3>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
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