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A visit to the Puupiha 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 Puupiha Cemetery ...

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

20.8869, -156.6897

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

Open a Google Map centered on the Puupiha Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km]<2> of the Puupiha Cemetery.<3>

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

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 30 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Puupiha Cemetery.

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

  • Lahaina
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Crater Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Honokowai
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Napili - Honokowai
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Kahana
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kahana
  • Olowalu
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olowalu
  • Kapalua
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Kaanapali
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Waikapu
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waikapu
  • Hopoi Village
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  • Wailuku
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  • Puuohala Village
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Waiehu Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Camp Maluhia
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camp Maluhia
      • Camp Maluhia has also been known as:
      • Maluhia Camp
    • Hyashi Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Maalaea
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Kahului
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Pauwalu
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pauwalu
    • Ah Fong Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • McGerrow Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Kaluaaha
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kaluaaha
    • Lanai City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Waialua
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Airport Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Yung Hee Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Alabama Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Puunene
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Spanish B Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Sam Sing Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Ualapue
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ualapue

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

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

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

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #364193  (Puupiha Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #364193 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: 0 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Lahaina
      • Location given for Puupiha Cemetery:
      • Lat: 20.8869444     Lon: -156.6897222
      • 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Puupiha 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.
    <5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.