Leone is the second-largest city on Tutuila Island's west coast. The village is on the south-west coast of Tutuila Island , American Samoa . Leone was the ancient capital of Tutuila Island. Leone was also where the Samoan Islands ’ first missionary, John Williams , visited on October 18, 1832. A monument in honor of Williams has been erected in front of Zion Church . Its large church was the first to be built in American Samoa. It has three towers, a carved ceiling and stained glass. Until steamships were invented, Leone was the preferred anchorage of sailing ships which did not risk entering Pago Pago Harbor . Much early contact between Samoans and Europeans took place in Leone.
68-509: The acronym NSTU may refer to: Pago Pago International Airport , a public airport of the United States. Noakhali Science & Technology University , a public university of Bangladesh. Nova Scotia Teachers Union , a labour organization in Canada. Novosibirsk State Technical University , a public university of Russia. Topics referred to by
136-563: A DC-8), South Pacific Island Airways (using Boeing 707s), Samoa Air (using a Boeing 707), Arrow Air (using a DC-8), Air Nauru ( Boeing 737 and Boeing 727 ), and Air Pacific (using a BAC One-Eleven ) were all plying the South Pacific via Pago Pago. One could travel between Pago Pago and Honolulu for an airfare of US$ 99 one-way. Towards the end of its peak commercial passenger aviation period, Pago Pago International Airport also became an ideal refueling stopover for cargo carriers due to
204-625: A few hundred miles from Pago Pago and transported by helicopter to the airport prior to being flown to Honolulu on Lockheed C-141 Starlifter military aircraft. In May 1969, Apollo 13 returned to Earth, landing in the ocean near Tutuila. The astronauts were transported by helicopter to Pago Pago International Airport, where they were greeted by one of the largest crowds in American Samoan history. They were presented with Samoan gifts and entertained with traditional dances and songs before boarding their flight to Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Hawaiian Airlines
272-441: A fishing ship that was damaged by Cyclone Gita in 2018. In 2011, Leone Post Office was dedicated and replaced an older one destroyed by the 2009 tsunami. In 2012, Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi suggested American Samoa construct a wharf at Leone Bay in order to reduce the travel time between Samoa and Tutuila. It is approximately 40 miles (64 km) between Upolu Island and Tutuila. In December 2012,
340-450: A janitorial service, a fast-food restaurant, a car repair, a pool hall, a laundromat, a gas station, a commercial diving contractor, a silk screen printing service, and a distributor of amusement machines. Commercial crop production and subsistence farming occur in the Leone watershed. The 50-acre (20 ha) Tatagamatau quarry above Leone is the largest in existence. It has been entered into
408-507: A large hangar and control tower were located at the edge of today's runway 08/26 and at what is today the Tafuna Industrial Park area. In conjunction with the airstrip at Tafuna, an emergency Bomber airstrip was also constructed in the village of Leone , known then as Leone Airfield in early 1943. It was situated on what is today Leone High School and Midkiff Elementary School on the western edge of Tutuila Island. Leone Airfield
476-556: A new local economy. South Pacific jet services between Sydney (Australia), Auckland (New Zealand), Honolulu (Hawaii) and Papeete (Tahiti) were first offered by Pan American World Airways in 1964 using Boeing 707 aircraft. Air New Zealand , which was already flying the Auckland / Nadi / Pago Pago / Papeete route using Lockheed L-188 Electra aircraft shifted to Douglas DC-8 aircraft in November 1965. In 1970 American Airlines began flying
544-497: A police substation was dedicated in Leone. The new station was constructed with federal funds. On November 1, 2014, a drive-by shooting took place in Leone. Several gunshots were fired at the front of the Leone Police Substation. No officers or other personnel were injured. Four bullets were later recovered from inside the station. Four men were charged for the shooting, which took place when two police officers were inside
612-523: A population that is 3.5 times greater than American Samoa plus greater emphasis that was put on tourism growth, international airline traffic particularly from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific island countries began to shift from Pago Pago to Faleolo airport. Airlines with flights from the US to Australia and New Zealand also started utilizing aircraft that did not require a refueling stopover in Pago Pago. By
680-477: A reputation for its siapo mamanu. In the book Siapo: Barkcloth Art of Samoa artist Mary J. Pritchard described her experiences learning siapo from the women of Leone at this time. One woman, Kolone Fai'ivae Leoso , emerged as an influential prolific and figure designer. Her compositions were often inspired by the stained glass windows of the Leone Congregational Church. Leoso died in 1970. Leone
748-585: A roundtrip from Leone to Pago Pago, a distance of around 16 miles (26 km), took an entire day. In 1922, the Leone Rapid Transit began operations, announcing two trips per day at a round trip fare of $ 2.00. It was a result of $ 30,000 earmarked for road construction by Governor Waldo A. Evans . A June 8, 1922 report states there was a bus service from Pago Pago to Utulei and from Utulei to Leone. The Leone Rapid Transportation also operated between Fagatogo and Leone. Road conditions were such that it took
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#1733093002430816-488: A secondary runway and taxiway. Runway 08/26 is widely used today by air taxi operators flying to Apia (Fagali'i and Faleolo), Ofu or Tau. The Departure and Arrival terminal also went through a major expansion in the mid-1970s where buildings and space was doubled in size to handle more passengers. To facilitate aircraft with large payload requirements and long distance flights, runway 05/23 was expanded in early 2001 from an original runway length of 9,000 feet (2,743 m) to
884-476: A star mound, similar to those found in the village of ‘Aoa . The basalt quarry in Leone can be visited. Although it is on community land, the hiking trail is owned by Tony Willis. The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) did an investigation of the Tatagamatau adze quarry site in Leone, and revealed the site to be the oldest and largest of its kind in western Polynesia . It is also the only fortified adze quarry in
952-499: Is a motel in a quiet residential area of Leone near the waterfalls. Leone is one of three places in American Samoa where prehistoric petroglyphs have been discovered. The petroglyphs were the first to be discovered in the territory when they were found during Dr. Yosihiko Sinoto ’s archeological site surveys in 1961 and 1962. The petroglyphs include two representations of what is assumed to be two octopuses, fe'e. Another petroglyph
1020-462: Is controlled from Faleolo International Airport in Samoa . On January 30, 1974 at about 11:41 pm Samoa local time, a Boeing 707 operating as Pan Am Flight 806 from Auckland, New Zealand, to Los Angeles, California with en route stops in Pago Pago and Honolulu, clipped trees at an elevation of 113 feet (34 m) and about 3,865 feet (1,178 m) short of the runway 05 threshold. The first impact with
1088-416: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Pago Pago International Airport Pago Pago International Airport ( IATA : PPG , ICAO : NSTU , FAA LID : PPG ), also known as Tafuna Airport , is a public airport located 7 miles (11.3 km) southwest of the central business district of Pago Pago , in the village and plains of Tafuna on
1156-586: Is located in Lealataua County . The village is situated on Leone Bay and the village spreads across flat land on Leone Plain. It is situated on the southwestern tip of Tutuila Island and is recognized as Fofō County due to its earlier connection to Samoan legends and historical events. It is 13 miles (21 km) west of Pago Pago . Niuavēvē Rock in Leone Bay is an islet with an old coconut tree, enduring natural disasters, generations after generations. Vailoa
1224-438: Is located south of the village at Leone Bay , however, its coast consists of a low, rugged coastline, rather than sandy beaches as in Leone. Pala Lagoon is a long stretch of swamp beginning from the main bridge on the road back to the foot of the mountains. The swamp has been a natural resource for marine life growth and is home to a number of bird species. Aualii Stream and Leafu Stream flow down from Mulimauga Ridge and through
1292-526: Is near the seaside of the main road, and it was erected in order to commemorate the passing and to celebrate the lives of those who perished in the tsunami. The population as of the 2010 U.S. Census was 1,919, which was a significant decrease from 3,568 recorded at the 2000 U.S. Census . The reason for this population decline was residents relocating to the United States for higher education and employment. Others have returned home to Western Samoa since
1360-404: Is one of the largest and most important mangrove swamps in American Samoa and was designated as a Special Management Area in 1900. Dominant vegetation in Leone's mangrove wetland includes the swamp fern , the oriental mangrove , red mangrove , and seashore paspalum . Leone Falls is a waterfall with a freshwater pool used for swimming. The waterfall is reached by following the road up past
1428-529: Is provided by Asia Pacific Airlines . Pago Pago International Airport is a frequent stopover for United States military aircraft flying in the South Pacific and is the only airport in the area with TACAN capabilities. Daily inter-island flights between the Samoas are offered by Samoa Airways and Talofa Airways . The American Samoan government is looking into legal means to overcome current US cabotage rules that forbid foreign carriers from entering and serving
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#17330930024301496-477: Is that of a turtle, laumei, while the fourth figure seems to represent a human figure. The petroglyphs are located in the Leone Lagoon on an intrusive shelf of ash called Papaloa. It consists of three shelves separated by two eroded channels of shallow water. The length of the shelf is around 150-200 feet. The Leone Bay petroglyphs take the form of figurative engravings or rock carvings and have been engraved into
1564-609: Is the only major airline serving Pago Pago International Airport. In 2004, with assistance from the American Samoan government to promote and bring additional air carriers to Pago Pago, Aloha Airlines opened a Honolulu / Pago Pago / Rarotonga route. However, the airline lasted 11 months and eventually pulled out of Pago Pago and other South Pacific routes it served due to financial issues. The airport covers 700 acres (283 ha) of land. In 2014, there were 2,628 flights between Pago Pago and Samoa , and 162 flights between Honolulu and Pago Pago. A weekly cargo flight from Honolulu, Hawaii
1632-567: The American Samoa Rugby Union 's champion for a number of years. Leone teams have also participated in softball championship leagues and volleyball tournaments. Several residents of Leone have become football players in the National Football League (NFL), including Joe Salave'a , Gabe Reid , Eddie Siaumau , and Samoa Samoa . Leone is the birthplace and hometown of Jaiyah Saelua , an American Samoan Soccer player who
1700-550: The Fagatogo Market . The coastline of Fagatele , an area in Leone, is made up of lava rocks, which were historically utilized to shape and grind stone tools. In 2013, American Samoa received a $ 269,000 National Coastal Wetland Conservation Grant. The grant will be used by the American Samoa Department of Commerce in order to restore 18.3 acres (7.4 ha) of coastal wetland habitat in Leone. The Leone wetland area
1768-500: The Manu'a Islands . Leone is now a lively municipal center. The origin of several of Leone's chiefly titles can be traced to Western Samoa . The name originated from a famine that devastated Tutuila Island before modern history. Oral history shared through generations of ancestry recorded that Leone did not experience starvation nor the lack of food during this famine. Instead, the village had an abundance of food and other necessities, hence
1836-409: The U.S. National Register of Historic Places . It is the most important archeological site in all of American Samoa . Various historical artifacts made of stone, some from as far away as Micronesia , have been discovered at this site. Archeologists Helen Leach and Dan Witter investigated the quarry in 1985. They discovered cutting tools, basalt adzes and pre-form tools. The quarry is also home to
1904-577: The WVUV (AM) radio tower to Midkiff Elementary School. Pago Pago International Airport and the original Tafuna Airfield military facilities were first used for commercial trans pacific air service in January 1956 when Pan American Airways added Pago Pago to its network, initially serving it via Fiji. Prior to this, there was no air service to American Samoa whatsoever. A trip required a nine-hour boat ride from Western Samoa. Pan American utilized Douglas DC-4s . It
1972-636: The Honolulu / Pago Pago / Sydney route using Boeing 707 aircraft. UTA French Airlines began Douglas DC-10 service in 1975 between Noumea , New Caledonia and Papeete, Tahiti via Pago Pago. Continental Airlines also began DC-10 service from Honolulu to Sydney and Auckland via Pago Pago in 1979. Pago Pago International Airport went through its peak in aviation between 1975 and 1985. During this period Pan American (using Boeing 747s ), Air New Zealand (using DC-8s), UTA French Airlines (using DC-10s), Continental Airlines (using DC-10s), Hawaiian Airlines (using
2040-507: The House Subcommittee on Appropriations, Interior and Insular Affairs; Malietoa Tanumafili II ; and Prince Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV , Prime Minister of Tonga . Runway designation 09/27 which was the primary runway for commercial air service in the 1950s and early 1960s was deactivated after the newer, longer runway 05/23 was open for aircraft flights. Pago Pago International Airport was opened to jet service in 1964 to stimulate tourism and
2108-470: The Pago Pago – Honolulu or Pago Pago – Los Angeles routes. There are regular buses that run between the airport and downtown. A new US$ 12 million Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Fire Crash station was completed in 2005. A US$ 18 million Hot Fire/Crash Training facility was constructed and completed in 2008 and was to be used to train ARFF personnel, and other Fire Crash personnel from various airports in
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2176-528: The Samoan Islands in 1832, he dropped anchor in Leone Bay, but did not want to go directly ashore as he feared it was A'asu , site of the massacre of French sailors. Williams was surprised when a village chief paddled out to his ship to assure him that it would be safe to come ashore. In 1836, Englishman Matthew Hunkin married Fatumalala Faiivae of Leone, the daughter of High Chief Faiivae of Leone. Hunkin
2244-622: The South Pacific. In 2010, Pago Pago International Airport underwent a US$ 1 million terminal remodeling and modernization with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 . The departure terminal, immigration, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security and lounge areas were completely renovated and expanded to increase passenger capacity and flow. A new control tower has been planned since 2006, but has been delayed due to arguments over funding and lack of traffic. Currently international traffic to Pago Pago
2312-683: The War in Iraq, U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Max Galeai, was killed in Karmah, Iraq on June 26, 2008. He was from Leone and is buried in the village. Leone had the most victims in American Samoa in the 2009 tsunami . A memorial garden - Leone Healing Garden - was created on the So Poloa family land, where most of the 11 victims were found. The garden commemorates the loss of the 2009 tsunami that killed 22 and injured hundreds of Leone residents. Located just offshore are remnants of
2380-882: The air defense of American Samoa. Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron VMO-151 arrived in early May 1942 at Tafuna Airfield where all three squadrons were based during the early part of the Pacific War. VMF-111 was eventually transitioned and based at Faleolo Airfield in Western (British) Samoa after Faleolo airfield was completed in July 1942 to protect Upolu and Savai'i islands. The original runway alignments were 09/27 (6,080 feet (1,853 m) x 500 feet (152 m)) and 14/32 (3,000 feet (914 m) x 200 feet (61 m)) and were constructed of compact coral with capability to handle 65 fighter aircraft and 12 medium to heavy bombers. The runways were lighted. The main terminal airfield buildings,
2448-420: The betterment of both Tutuila Island and Manu'a . The Bingham Commission's hearings resulted in two major reforms: A Bill of Rights was created, and separation was established between the positions of Judge and Secretary of Native Affairs. The Bill of Rights was drafted by Governors Henry Francis Bryan and Edward Stanley Kellogg and Judge H.P. Wood. From the 1920s until just after World War II, Leone gained
2516-494: The church for mission houses in Leone. On October 11, 1839, Commodore Charles Wilkes of the United States Exploring Expedition visited Leone. Midshipman William Reynolds was assigned surveying duty under Lieutenant Joseph Underwood. In the village, they were introduced to Chief Tuitele , who was happy to welcome them as guests for the night. In his diary, Reynolds described the gentleness and civility of
2584-410: The closing of Van Camp Tuna Industry in 1997. The population of Leone went from 1,652 as of 1980 to 3,013 residents in 1990. This increase represented an annual growth rate of around 8.2%. The proportion of residents born outside American Samoa doubled from 1980 to 1990. The village was home to 443 housing units as of 1990. Construction permits were issued for 117 new homes between 1990–95, increasing
2652-502: The current 10,000 feet (3,048 m). On October 13 and 19, 2009, the world's largest and heaviest aircraft, the Antonov An-225 , landed at Pago Pago International Airport to deliver emergency power generation equipment during the 2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami . Pago Pago International Airport had historic significance with the U.S. Apollo Program . The astronaut crews of Apollo 10 , 12 , 13 , 14 , and 17 were retrieved
2720-699: The current airport was originally known as Tafuna Airfield . It was part of U.S. Naval Station Tutuila - Samoa Defense Group Area and was partially constructed before war broke out in the Pacific on December 7, 1941. Two airstrips were completed and opened on March 17, 1942. The airfield was first utilized on March 19, 1942, by U.S. Marine Fighting Squadron VMF-111 which arrived by ship from San Diego , California . VMF-111 aircraft were off loaded in Pago Pago harbor and trucked to Tafuna airfield. The first planes from MAG-13 also arrived at Tafuna Airfield on April 2, 1942 at which point they assumed responsibility for
2788-590: The edge of Afao, in Atauloma, which was completed by the year 1900. The building was situated on a 70 feet (21 m) by 116 feet (35 m) concrete slab which faced the sea. It functioned as an educational institution until the 1960s, and in the 1970s, it was leased to the ASG Government, which converted the building into apartments. It fell back in the hands of the LMS in 1995. In 1920, the roads were in such condition that
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2856-717: The first branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Leone. In the early 1900s, the Roman Catholics established the Marist Brothers School in Leone as a consequence of the unification of all Tutuila public schools. The Girls School at Leloaloa and the Boys School at Anua , Atu'u were also soon constructed. The all-girl secondary school was constructed by the London Missionary Society (LMS) on
2924-423: The grey Catholic church near the town center to the end of the pavement. Then follow the dirt path to the head of the valley, where the waterfall is located. An artificial catchment barrier is placed at the bottom, which creates a pool used for swimming. The waterfall is also enhanced by a water pipe on the side of the falls. The falls are closed on Sundays due to religious observances. Barry's Bed & Breakfast
2992-422: The ground was about 236 feet (72 m) further along the crash path. The aircraft continued through the jungle vegetation, struck a 3-foot (0.91 m)-high lava rock wall, and stopped about 3,090 feet (940 m) from the runway threshold. There were 97 fatalities out of 101 occupants on the aircraft. Leone, American Samoa The village is home to some of the oldest buildings on Tutuila Island. Besides
3060-416: The invention of the motorboat, Pago Pago Harbor was of little value as the ships were unable to turn around in such a confined area. The most common anchorage was therefore in Leone, where the first missionaries also arrived. Its strategic location, directly over the southern horizon from Upolu Island , and the district Atua, has made Leone a major resting port for those traveling between Upolu, Tutuila, and
3128-526: The island of Tutuila in American Samoa , an unincorporated territory of the United States . 3,099 flights arrived at Pago Pago International Airport in 2014, down from 3,665 in 2013. Incoming flights carried 55,728 passengers in 2014, while flights carrying 57,355 passengers took off from the airport. 1,800,000 pounds (820,000 kg) of cargo and 1,300,000 pounds (590,000 kg) of mail were brought in by commercial carriers. The site and location of
3196-634: The large interest among locals for Christianity and its teachings, the Fagalele Boys School was established. The school's purpose was to train locals to become missionaries. Later, the school became a part of the Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa (CCCAS). In 1862, the Roman Catholic Church arrived in Leone under the stewardship of Father Elloy. The Catholics initially encountered strong opposition from some of
3264-517: The late 1980s and due to heavy competition and economics, only one passenger air carrier (Hawaiian Airlines) remained to serve the Pago Pago trans pacific route. Runway 09/27 was the primary commercial runway for aircraft in the 1950s and early 1960s. The runway was deactivated after runway 05/23 was constructed and activated in 1964. In the mid-1970s, runway 09/27 was rehabilitated, repaved and reactivated as runway 08/26 with 3,800 feet (1,158 m) (length) by 100 feet (30 m) (width) to function as
3332-547: The low cost of fuel and landing fees at the time. Cargo carriers such as Kalitta Air , Evergreen International Airlines , and Polar Air Cargo would provide at least daily Boeing 747 cargo flights to Pago Pago from the US and from Asia Pacific between 1990 and 2006. The airport was a vital link to the Samoan Islands until the runway at Faleolo International Airport in Independent Samoa was improved and lengthened to handle larger than Boeing 737 type aircraft in 1984. With
3400-505: The name “Leone” which derives from “Le” (No) and “One” (Famine). During this famine, the villagers in Leone provided food and commodities for nearby villages and for families from a farther distance. This has earned the village the prestigious title “Leone o le Tinā o le Alofa”, which means “Leone is the Mother of Love.” The village's musical emblem is a living recording of this historical representation. When missionary John Williams returned to
3468-412: The number of total housing units to 560. Leone is a village situated southwest on Tutuila Island in American Samoa, reached by Route 1 from Pago Pago. It borders the villages of Puapua and Vailoatai to the south, Malaeloa Aitulagi to the east, and Amaluia to the west. It lies at the foothills of Malaloto Ridge by Leone Bay. Leone Falls and Leone Quarry are inland following Leafu Stream from the coast. It
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#17330930024303536-488: The oldest church in American Samoa, Leone is home to a post office, high school , Pritchard's Bakery, and Kruse Supermarket. Buses from Fagatogo to Leone leave every few minutes throughout the year. An airstrip was built at Leone during World War II. The village is home to two historical sites listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places : Fagalele Boys School , which may be the oldest building on Tutuila Island, and Tataga-Matau Fortified Quarry Complex . Until
3604-417: The predecessor to what is now Air New Zealand , started flying to Pago Pago in 1961. South Pacific Air Lines started service in 1962 from Honolulu, sometimes also to Papeete, until December 1963 when it turned the service over to Pan Am. Pago Pago International Airport went through major re-construction in 1963 under the U.S. President Kennedy administration. The WW II military-era runway designated 14/32
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3740-433: The station. Leone was devastated by a tsunami on September 29, 2009. The tsunami was generated by a magnitude 8.0 undersea earthquake . Eleven people in Leone were killed by the tsunami. The victims were two children and nine adults, including elderly parents. The day of the tsunami is called the “Black Tuesday” and the village has erected a special monument known as Leone Healing Garden (Garden of Healing). The monument
3808-416: The stone surface by pecking (hammering the stone with a sharp instrument), bruising (rubbing the surface with another stone), and abrading (a combination of bruising and pecking). In 1966, rock previously covered with algae was exposed and more petroglyphs were discovered. These took the shape of what appeared to be an octopus, a jellyfish, a turtle, and an incomplete human figure. Leone has been described as
3876-487: The strip was declared unsafe due to the turbulent air currents. In October 1982, residents in Leone celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first missionary, John Williams . The Catholic Church in town celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Sisters School, which was established in Leone in 1883 by Sisters Mary St. Vincent, St. Claire, and St. Thérese. The highest-ranking Samoan military serviceman to lose his life in
3944-457: The village before discharging into Pala Lagoon. Leone has a large number of mangrove trees which have come back to normal after the destruction caused by the 2009 tsunami . The village is home to large parcels of fertile land used for farming and livestock. The soil is excellent for planting and growing yams of all kinds, bananas, talo, papayas, coconut trees for copra products, vegetables, and many other crops that are sold in grocery stores and at
4012-467: The village chiefs. On April 17, 1900, four of its traditional chiefs (PCs Tuitele Penikila and Faiivae Pauga Leta, and HTCs Olo Malaki and Le´oso Fiavivini (Tama Matua) ), signed the Deed of Cession . This officially formed the current relationship with American Samoa and the United States . Leone is the only village to have had this unique recognition and honor. On June 18, 1888, Elder Joseph Henry Dean founded
4080-590: The villagers. He wrote: “I noticed in the men, a fondness & care displayed towards their children,” and went on to write: “While on the beach many huge fellows had infants & babbling youngsters in their arms.” He later questioned whether “these people have more claim to be good than we.” Reynolds promised Chief Tuetila that he would clothe “him as a Papalangi” (white person) if he would show up to their ship on their return. The chief came, but Captain Charles Wilkes refused to see Chief Tuetila. In 1857, due to
4148-598: The whole day to cover the distance of 16 miles (26 km) between Leone and Fagatogo. Leone was selected in 1932 as one of four meeting places for the Bingham Commission of the U.S. Congress , which was sent to Pago Pago to study and report on complaints by Samoans against the Naval Administration . As a result of the commission's review, major changes were implemented by the Naval Administration for
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#17330930024304216-512: The world. Historical sites in Leone include the two listings on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places: Leone Quarry and Fagalele Boys School as well as Siona Church. Other sites include: A memorial woman sculpture is located by the sea and was placed there in order to signify the site where the first missionaries arrived in Leone. Leone's Moso’oi women's cricket team was the American Samoa national women's cricket champion for several years. The Leone Whites village rugby team has been
4284-472: The “capital” of the Western District . The village council banned the establishment of foreign-owned and operated businesses in 2002. As of 2000, there were 47 registered commercial enterprises in the village of Leone. They included 8 grocery stores, 7 bus- and taxi services, 7 retail stores, 5 wholesale operations, 3 professional services, 2 landscaping businesses, 2 bakeries, a cable service business,
4352-411: Was 6,000 feet (1,829 m) x 500 feet (152 m) and was completed on September 30, 1943. It had a short life during the war. The airfield was abandoned in early 1945 due to turbulent air currents and lack of use. Only two aircraft were recorded to have landed and taken off from the airfield. A visual outline of Leone Airfield can be seen from the air today with a straight clearance road starting from
4420-485: Was also used for inter island air service between Faleolo , Western Samoa and Pago Pago in 1959 by newly formed, Apia-based Polynesian Airlines . Also in July 1959, Samoan Airlines (founded by Larry Coleman, brother of Peter Tali Coleman , then Governor of American Samoa) started service to Apia with a DC-3. The service lasted until October 1960, before Hawaiian Airlines repossessed the aircraft it leased Samoan for unpaid rent. Tasman Empire Airways Limited , or TEAL,
4488-515: Was among the first Europeans to settle in the Samoan Islands. After building a boat for King Tuimanua in Manua , he lived with a family in Leone. The London Missionary Society granted him the status of assistant missionary, and he later made an attempt to spread the gospel to the Niue . Hunkin resigned from the church in 1849 and went on to establish one of Tutuila’s first shops in Leone. He also donated land to
4556-488: Was converted to a taxiway and ramp area, and a new runway was constructed and designated 05/23 with a paved length of 9,000 feet (2,743 m) and width of 150 feet (46 m). The terminal buildings at the airport were dedicated on November 23, 1965. Dignitaries attending included Senator Henry M. Jackson , Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs; Representative Michael J. Kirwan , Chairman of
4624-417: Was home to a bomber airstrip, known as Leone Airfield , which was completed on September 30, 1943. Leone High School and Midkiff Elementary School are situated today where the airfield once was located. It was abandoned in early 1945 due to turbulent air currents and lack of use. The airstrip was meant to be a Marine Corps fighter strip, but only a total of two airplanes were able to land and take off before
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