Kauhola Point Light

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Kauhola Point Light station
Kauhola Point Light
Coordinates 20°14′43″N155°46′19″W / 20.2453°N 155.772°W / 20.2453; -155.772
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Kauhola Point Lighthouse was located near Kapa'au, on the "Big Island" of Hawaii, near the northern tip of the island. [1] [2]

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On December 12, 2009, this structure was demolished due to erosion near its base.

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References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of the United States: Hawaii". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. "Light List, Hawaii District 14". United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 5 November 2016.