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A visit to the Maunaloa 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 Maunaloa Cemetery ...

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

21.1239, -157.2078

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

Open a Google Map centered on the Maunaloa Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 16 that are within 30 miles [48.3 km]<2> of the Maunaloa Cemetery.<3>

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

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 12 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<2> of the Maunaloa Cemetery.

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

  • Maunaloa
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Kolo ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kolo
  • Kepuhi
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kepuhi
  • Wahilauhue
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Umipaa
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Umipaa
  • Ho'olehua
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Kualapu'u
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  • Kaunakakai
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
  • Kamiloloa
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
  • Kalaupapa
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
  • Kawela
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kawela
  • Kalawao
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kalawao

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 Maunaloa Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in .

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Maunaloa 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 Maunaloa Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #362277  (Maunaloa Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #362277 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: 333 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Ilio Point
      • Location given for Maunaloa Cemetery:
      • Lat: 21.1238889     Lon: -157.2077778
      • 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 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Maunaloa 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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