Idlewild is an unincorporated community in Yates Township, located just east of Baldwin in southeast Lake County, a rural part of northwestern lower Michigan.

Founded in 1912 by white land developers who marketed Idlewild as a resort community for blacks during the Jim Crow segregation era, Idlewild, Michigan, was known as “The Black Eden”.

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Idlewild is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a nationally significant historic site. It remains a retreat for year-round vacationers. The area’s three pristine lakes and public beach …

Dec 27, 2024 · Idlewild is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Michigan. Once a flourishing resort town from the 1910s to 1960s, the town attracted middle-class African …

For four decades after its establishment in 1912, Idlewild was a rural retreat for African Americans seeking a bit of rest and relaxation outside the confines of their segregated communities.

Idlewild, Michigan, is a destination that beautifully blends nature and culture. From outdoor activities like fishing and kayaking to the rich history found in its museums and historic sites, …

This company envisioned transforming Idlewild into a resort destination for the middle-class and professional Black community in the Detroit and Chicago areas. Over time, this vision also …

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