Coordinates
High point on Kealia Road.
Overlooking cattle pastures.
Plantation Heritage
The Spalding
Monument.
Kealia Road, Kapaʻa
Dedicated April 20, 1930
The Sugar Baron
The monument honors Colonel Zephaniah Swift Spalding (1837–1927), owner of the Makee Sugar Company and founder of the Kealia Sugar Plantation. A significant developer on Kauai's east side, his industrial influence defined the era.
Dedicated By: Local Japanese residents and workers of Kealia.
Eroding History
Built of concrete and local lava rock at a convergence of old cane roads. The structure stands at a high point offering views of Kalalea Mountain ("King Kong Mountain").
Current Status: Disrepair
Plaques bearing likeness and inscriptions were removed by the family. The structure remains as a silent, weathered shell.
Visitor Protocol
Road Conditions
Kealia Beach approach: Good.
North toward Anahola: Poor (Potholes).
Logistics
Free admission. Open 24/7. No facilities. Respect private property boundaries.
Legacy: Industrial Era
A silent marker of the plantation past