Keomuku
The Cursed Plantation
State: Hawaii
County: Maui County
Founded: 1899
Abandoned: 1901
Peak Population: 2,000
Keomuku was a short-lived sugar plantation town on Lanai. According to legend, the desecration of a nearby heiau for building materials brought a curse. The wells turned brackish, workers died from disease, and the plantation failed in just two years. The wooden church (Ka Lanakila) and stone remains can still be visited.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Moderate (4WD, rough road)
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- Died after heiau desecration (legend)
- Ka Lanakila church still stands
- Only lasted 2 years
Location
Address: Keomuku Rd, Lanai, HI
Coordinates: 20.85, -156.8667