| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Door |
| Town | Nasewaupee |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Elevation | 591 ft |
| Coordinates | 44°53′18″N 87°25′38″W |
| Area code | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566852[1] |
Idlewild is an unincorporated community located in the town of Nasewaupee, Door County, Wisconsin, United States.[2][1]
History
Originally, Idlewild was Sherwoods Point, making it one of the earliest settlements in Door County on November 5, 1838.[3]
Attractions
- Sherwood Point Light is a lighthouse located near Idlewild.[4]
Climate
References
- ^
- ^ Map of Idlewild area, Door County Land Use Services Department, August 16, 2017 (Archived April 9, 2019)
- ^ "History of Door County, Wisconsin, The County Beautiful by HJalmar Holand". genealogytrails.com. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Sherwood Point Light
External links
- Nellie Grant at Idlewild, Door County Advocate, July 27, 1882
- Tales of Thrilling Pioneer Days at Idlewild: Sherwood's "Buried Treasure" at Site of Present Pines Resort Recalled by Harry E. Dankoler, Door County Advocate, Volume 74, Number 27, September 13, 1935, page 4