Discovering Black Eden
Welcome to the historic paradise of Idlewild Michigan! This series of geocaches is dedicated to this historical resort area where thousands of black Americans would while away their time or find themselves grooving to the greats of decades past. Whether you are “Idle men or wild women” enjoy your time in Idlewild as you discover what was once known as Black Eden!
You are looking for a large container in a green disguise. This is a graveyard cache in Michigan so no night caching!
Oaklawn Cemetery
As a resort community, there was no cemetery during the early years of the development. The present cemetery was platted on September 17, 1937. It was not until 1941 that the first internment, that of Mr. Walter Collins, occurred. Interestingly, the cemetery plat also identifies the location of the “Soldiers Monument,” a large stone marker dedicated at the Athletic Field just eight years earlier that was apparently relocated about the time the cemetery was established.
This cache’s content was created by the Ferris State University Historical Task Force in collaboration with gregg1199 who provided the container, coordinates and volunteered their time. Thank you!