Russian Fort Elizabeth, Kauai

Name: Russian Fort Elizabeth
Address: Kauai, United States

#15 among attractions in Kauai

Park, Beach, Forts and castles

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Russian Fort Elizabeth is a National Historic Landmark and is administered as the Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park just southeast of present-day Waimea on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi. It is located at the site of the former Fort Elizavety, the last remaining Russian fort on the Hawaiian islands, built in the early 19th century by the Russian-American Company as the result of an alliance with High Chief Kaumualiʻi. The star fort was employed by the Kingdom of Hawaii in the 19th century under the name Fort Hipo. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1817 (207 years ago)Elevation: 39 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 21°57'5"N, 159°39'50"W

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Waimea (Makaweli Ahupua`a)Kauai United States

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Russian Fort Elizabeth – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hofgaard Park, Cook Landing Site, Lucy Wright Park, Waimea Canyon State Park.

~1640 ftNW
Park
Hofgaard Park, Kauai
8 min walk • Hofgaard Park is a narrow park between Kaumuali'i Highway and Waimea Road in the town of Waimea. The park was named after Judge Christopher Blom Hofgaard who was a resident in Waimea. It features a statue of Captain Cook, which is a replica of an original statue in Whitby, England.
~1080 ftW
Memorial, Historical place
Cook Landing Site, Kauai
6 min walk • The Cook Landing Site in Waimea on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii, is where Captain James Cook landed at the mouth of the Waimea River on January 20, 1778.
~970 ftNW
Park
Lucy Wright Park, Kauai
5 min walk • Lucy Wright Park is a 4.48 acres park in the town of Waimea. The park is named after Lucy Wright, a prominent member of the Waimea community and the first native Hawaiian schoolteacher.
0.6 miNW
Impressive gorge with canyon views
Waimea Canyon State Park, Kauai
16 min walk • Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, is a large canyon, approximately ten miles long and up to 3,000 feet deep, located on the western side of Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands of the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Russian Fort Elizabeth?

Nearby attractions include Lucy Wright Park, Kauai (5 min walk), Cook Landing Site, Kauai (6 min walk), Hofgaard Park, Kauai (8 min walk), Waimea Canyon State Park, Kauai (16 min walk).