Idlewild
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Idlewild was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1993. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 225 other Alabama listings. The district takes in 3 historic buildings. The listing covers 14 acres.
What it isMaison en Alabama. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 59 MB · National Archives↗1843 to today
- 1843Built
- 1993Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 33 years
Finding Idlewild
Near Munford, AL (5.4 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Idlewild
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Idlewild
Is Idlewild on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1993 (Register number 93001012).
Is Idlewild a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is J. L. M. Curry House, 3.8 miles away.
Can you visit Idlewild?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Idlewild?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 59 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77837386 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.