From where or whom did the name Idlewild originate?

Answer 1

Well, darling, Idlewild was originally named after the Idlewild Golf Course, which was located nearby. The golf course itself was named after the Idlewild Farm, which was established in the area in the 19th century. So, there you have it, the name Idlewild has its roots in a golf course and a farm.

Answer 2

Oh, dude, the name Idlewild actually originated from the Idlewild Airport, which is now known as JFK International Airport in New York City. So, like, back in the day, people used to fly in and out of Idlewild Airport, and that's how the name became popular. It's like a blast from the past, man.

Answer 3

The name "Idlewild" originated from the Idlewild Airport, which was the original name of John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. It was named after the Idlewild Beach Golf Course that previously occupied the site. The airport was renamed in honor of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, but the name "Idlewild" is still used by some older residents and in historical contexts.

Answer 4

My Grandmother was a school teacher in North Carolina around the end of the 19th Century & when she married, she & my Grandfather named their farm Idlewilde Place.

For some reason I want to believe that the name Idlewild came from some 19th Century writer that my grandmother admired when she taught school.

I have been searching for the answer to that question, because I want to name my farm the same name.

As I recall, the name Idlewilde means "a place of peace & tranquility", but have not been able to verify this.

Bruce Bobbitt Cbase City, VA 23924

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