Russian Fort Elizabeth

21.951667 - 159.664444Koordinaten: 21 ° 57 '6 " N, 159 ° 39' 52 " W

The Russian Fort (also known Fort Elizabeth, Russian Елизаветинская крепость, hawaiian Paul Aula o Hipo ) is a ruin near the town of historical importance Waimea on the island of Kauai belonging to Hawaii. The fort built by the Russian - American Company in 1817 before going back to her agent Georg Anton Schäffer. This had negotiated with the rulers of the island, Kaumualii, without the knowledge of Petersburg a protectorate treaty for the Russian crown. The plan failed, even as it is not supported Russia. In the fall of 1817, the settlers of the company of left with Schäffer the island and the attachment was taken from the Scottish officer Alexander Adams on behalf of King Kamehameha I in possession.

Since 29 December 1962 the Russian Fort, a National Historic Landmark. On October 15, 1966, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Remains of the Russian Fort " Elizabeth " on the southern coast of Kaua'i.

Remains of a staircase.