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Honolulu, Hawaii
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This nickname comes from its historical significance and its role as the site for many royal ceremonies in the Kingdom of Hawaii.
The church's walls are made from over 14,000 coral slabs, each hand-quarried from offshore reefs in the 19th century.
It is one of the oldest standing Christian places of worship in Hawaii, reflecting the early influence of missionaries in the islands.
It served as the national church of the Hawaiian Kingdom and was frequented by Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha III.
This designation was granted in 1962, recognizing its architectural and historical significance.
The church combines New England-style architecture with Hawaiian building materials and techniques.
The church grounds include a cemetery where many members of Hawaiian royalty and early missionaries are buried.
The church's pastor, Hiram Bingham, helped launch the first Hawaiian language newspaper, Ka Lama Hawaii, in 1834.
