The National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Puʻuokapolei highlights its cultural, historical, and archaeological significance as a Traditional Cultural Property (TCP) in Kapolei, Oʻahu. Historically, Puʻuokapolei served as a religious and navigational landmark, closely associated with the sun deity Kapo, the pig god Kamapuaʻa, and Hawaiian practices such as observing celestial patterns. The site once housed a heiau (temple), later destroyed, along with dry-stacked structures and other pre-contact Hawaiian artifacts. It also has connections to the broader landscape of Honouliuli Ahupuaʻa, reinforcing its importance in Hawaiian oral traditions, legends, and navigation across the island. Additionally, remnants of 20th-century military structures reflect a complex history of land use and transformation.

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Today, Puʻuokapolei remains a hub for cultural education and community activities, embodying the living traditions of Native Hawaiians. Programs like Makahiki celebrations, hula festivals, and seasonal observances take place here, fostering cultural stewardship and maintaining connections to ancestral practices. The nomination aims to secure its preservation and recognition, ensuring that Puʻuokapolei continues to play a vital role in perpetuating Hawaiian identity, history, and traditions for future generations.