Bell stone
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The bellstone is a pillar located in Kauai County, Hawaii at near 'Opaeka'a Falls. It is so named because, when struck sharply, a note would resonate over a large area of Wailua Valley, warning of danger.[1] Royal births were announced this way.
Nearby is a spectacular overview of 'Opaeka'a Falls.
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ Yamamoto, Luci. Lonely Planet Kaua'i - Google Book Search. books.google.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-03.
[edit] References
USGS GNIS: Bell stone. Retrieved June 10, 2005.