Maui County is named for “Maui”, who was a demigod from native mythology
Surrounding County Courthouses:
N – Pacific Ocean
E – Pacific Ocean
S – Hawaii County and Pacific Ocean
W – Honolulu County
Created: July 1, 1905
County Seat:
Lahania 1795 – 1905
Wailuku 1905 – present
Old Lahania Courthouse – Lahania
Location: 648 Wharf Street / Canal Street
Built: 1859 – 1860
Style: Greek Revival
Architect: George Thomas
Contractor: George Thomas
Description: The building faces west and is a two story cream colored stucco, coral block and wood structure. The building is located in Banyan Tree Park. The west front has a large central portico supported by four high columns. And with recessed entrance on the first story and balcony on the second story. The hipped roof has red colored tiles. The building was renovated in 1925. The architect was William D’Esmond. The building was restored in 1998. The building is now houses the Lahaina Visitor Center, Lahaina Arts Society galleries, and Lahaina Town Action Committee offices
Note: The courthouse served as a customs house for whaling and trade ships as well as a center for government offices and court functions during the Monarchy period. Constructed between 1858-1859 on the site of the Old Fort. The courthouse was built with coral block and other materials that came from Kamehameha III’s unfinished western palace ( Hale Piula ), which was destroyed during a fierce Kauaula wind.
County Courthouse – Wailuku
Location: 2145 Main Street / South Church Street
Built: Unknown
Style: Modern
Architect: Unknown
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces north.and is a five story concrete and glass structure.
Photo courtsesy M Willcock
Photos taken 1970 and 2022