#ka lae

After our time at Kilauea on the big island, I wanted to check out one more spot on our way back to our hotel.  As you drive from the volcano towards Kona along Route 11 there is a sign that says South Point Road that will lead you down a 12 mile stretch of occasionally single lane black top to Ka Lae, which is the southernmost point within the 50 states that make up the core of the United…

(from: http://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/hi.htm)

Ka Lae (3)

1972 (station established 1909). Active; focal plane 60 ft (18 m); white flash every 6 s. 32 ft (10 m) concrete post carrying the light and a diamond-shaped black and white daymarker. A 2010 photo is available, Trabas has Boucher's photo, David Benbennick has a street view, and Google has a satellite view. This lightbeacon is of special interest for marking the southernmost point of the United States at 18° 54.7' north latitude. Ruins of an ancient Hawai'ian temple, the Kalalea Heiau, are at the foot of the tower; the area is recognized as a National Historic Landmark. The original light was on a 34 ft (10.5 m) wood mast; it was replaced by a 45 ft (13.5 m) steel tower in 1929. Anderson has a 1948 photo of the 1929 lighthouse. The name Ka Lae simply means "The Point." Located at the end of South Point Road about 20 miles (32 km) south of HI 11. Site open, tower closed. Owner/site manager: U.S. Coast Guard. ARLHS HAW-008; Admiralty G7242; USCG 6-28140.

Hawaii 2015 - Big Island 

Hawaii 2015 - Big Island