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Kalaupapa Peninsula

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Kalaupapa Peninsula

Peninsula on the northern shore of Molokai island, Hawaii, U.S. Occupying a 5-sq-mi (13-sq-km) plateau, it is isolated from the rest of the island by 2,000-ft (600-m) cliffs. Kalawao village, now abandoned, was the site of the original leper colony (see leprosy) established by King Kamehameha V in 1866; Father Damien ministered to the lepers there 1873–89. The entire peninsula was occupied by the state leprosarium until 1969, when Hawaii's isolation laws were abolished.
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Rough seas and 2,000-foot cliffs still keep the Kalaupapa peninsula fairly isolated today, although the remote place has acquired some name recognition, thanks to the courageous young priest who volunteered to go minister to this "leper colony" more than 100 years ago.
Another side of paradise by FORSYTH, MIMI / U.S. Catholic
Wannabe paniolos can ride the precipitous path down to the isolated, yet exquisite, Kalaupapa Peninsula.
Welcome to paradise by Rampell, Ed / E
 
 
 
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