Located in downtown Koloa is the remains of a 150-year
old sugar mill. This was the first sugar mill in
the Hawaiian Islands.
In September 1835, William Hooper
planted 12 acres of sugar cane. The cane was harvested
and brought to this mill by ox-cart until 1882 when
the sugar mill train was built.
Today all that remains of this once
prosperous crop is a 30-foot chimney stack and a portion
of the mill foundation. There is also a plaque dedicated
to the sugar plantation workers.
DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 520 south from Highway 50 going toward Po'ipu.
Koloa Town is approximately 3 miles down the road. The sugar
mill is located in a grass park in downtown off Weliweli Road.
