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Welcome to Hawaii Trails
Proud to be a part of
"Genealogy Trails"
Volunteers Dedicated to Free Genealogy
This state website is available for adoption.
If you are interested in hosting this state please contact Kim.
We also need County Co-Ordinators
Its fun, informative, challenging and its a great group of people to work with.
If interested - View our Volunteer Information Page and contact Kim
(Knowledge to make a basic webpage and a desire to transcribe data is required)
"The Aloha State"
Origin of name: a native Hawaiian word for homeland, "Owhyhee"
Hawai'i is divided into two groups of islands. The first group is made up of
124 small islands, which form the northwestern part of the chain. Wind and water have worn down these islands,
leaving only pieces of volcanic rock and islands made of coral or layers of limestone. The second group consists
of eight large islands, which are: Maui, Moloka'i, Kaho'lawe, Oahu, Hawaii, Kaua'i, Lana'i, and Ni'hau.
Capital is Honolulu
Became the 50th state Aug. 21, 1959.
Motto: Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono
[The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness]
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The movement of the Hawaiian royal family from the island of Hawaii
to Maui, and subsequently to Oahu, explains why certain population centers exist where they do today. Lahaina was
the capital until 1845. The largest city, Honolulu, was the one chosen by King Kamehameha III as the capital of
his kingdom because of the natural harbor there, the present-day Honolulu Harbor.
The largest city is the capital, Honolulu, located along the southeast coast of the island of Oahu.
Other populous cities include Hilo, Kane'ohe, Kailua, Pearl City, Waipahu, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kihei, and Lihu'e.
County Websites
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Hawai'i
the Island of Hawaii
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Honolulu
contains the island of O'ahu and the northwestern islands
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Kalawao
contains the Kalaupapa Peninsula on Moloka'i
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Kaua'i
contains the island of Kaudi and Ni'ihau
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Maui
contains Maui, Kaho'olawe, Lana'i and most of Moloka'i
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State Symbols
Flag
Flower
Seal
Candlenut Tree
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