Kohala Sugar Plantation
Sugar's End
State: Hawaii
County: Hawaii County
Founded: 1863
Abandoned: 1975
Peak Population: Plantation town
Kohala was home to several sugar plantations that were the lifeblood of the region. When the last plantation closed in 1975, the towns emptied. Today, Hawi and Kapaau have revived as arts communities, but abandoned plantation infrastructure remains.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Last plantation closed 1975
- Revived as arts community
- Plantation ruins remain
Location
Address: North Kohala, HI
Coordinates: 20.2167, -155.7833