Old Sugar Mill of Koloa

The stone chimney and foundation walls of the mill stand as remnants of Hawaii's first commercial sugar processing facility established in 1835.

Ladd & Company initiated sugar production at this location, marking the beginning of Hawaii's industrial agriculture and transforming the islands' economic landscape.

The mill operations brought workers from China, Japan, Philippines, and Portugal, establishing the multicultural foundations of modern Hawaiian society.

The National Historic Landmark site is located in Kauai County at coordinates 21.899361, -159.4455, with informational plaques explaining the sugar production process.

The mill utilized water power from Maulili Falls to process sugarcane, producing over 4,000 pounds of sugar and 2,600 liters of molasses by 1837.

Location: Kauai County

Inception: 1839

GPS coordinates: 21.89936,-159.44550

Latest update: May 25, 2025 00:46