Idlewild Heritage Trail by Merrell
This is a proposed heritage trail preserving the stories of the people, places, businesses, and landmarks that shaped Idlewild. The Black Footwear Forum brings it to Detroit as an example of what's to come; the real trail will be in Idlewild and will grow well beyond the 20 stops.
Stop 7 of 20

Lake Idlewild

Listen to the Story
Narrated by Chris J. Grier, Historian & Yates Township Supervisor
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Lake Idlewild Lake Idlewild

At the heart of Black Eden, Lake Idlewild offered generations of residents and visitors space to swim, boat, gather and relax. Along its shoreline grew cottages, businesses and social institutions that helped make Idlewild nationally known as a place where African Americans could own property and enjoy leisure during an era of widespread segregation.

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