Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Memphis

Name: Idlewild Presbyterian Church
Address: 1750 Union Ave, Memphis, 38104-6144, United States
Telephone: +1 901-726-4681

#63 among attractions in Memphis

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Idlewild Presbyterian Church is a historic church located at 1750 Union Avenue in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. Idlewild is a part of the Presbyterian Church. ()

Built: 1926 (98 years ago)Coordinates: 35°8'11"N, 90°0'12"W

Address

1750 Union AveMidtown (Idlewild Historic District)Memphis 38104-6144 United States

Contact

+1 901-726-4681

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Idlewild Presbyterian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memphis Zoo, Levitt Shell, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

1.2 miNE
Zoological park noted for conservation
Memphis Zoo, Memphis
30 min walk • The Memphis Zoo, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, is nestled in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. This acclaimed zoological park is home to over 3,500 animals representing more than 500 different species, making it an educational and entertaining destination for...
0.8 miNE
Park, Theater, Concerts and shows
Levitt Shell, Memphis
21 min walk • The Overton Park Shell is an open-air amphitheater located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis Presley gave his first paid concert there on July 30, 1954. The Overton Park Shell was built in 1936 by the City of Memphis and the Works Progress Administration for $11,935, as part of the New Deal.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis
20 min walk • Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is an art museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Brooks Museum, which was founded in 1916, is the oldest and largest art museum in the state of Tennessee.
~1400 ftS
Church
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Memphis
7 min walk • Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church is an historic church in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The church's history dates back to the mid-19th century and the current structure—located in Memphis' Central Gardens Historic Preservation District at 1720 Peabody Avenue—was constructed in 1912.
0.7 miS
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Memphis
19 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Memphis. The parish buildings are contributing properties in the Central Gardens Historic District. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
1.1 miNE
Park, Neighbourhood
Overton Park, Memphis
28 min walk • Overton Park is a large, 342-acre public park in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The park grounds contain the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis Zoo, a 9-hole golf course, the Memphis College of Art, Rainbow Lake, Veterans Plaza, the Greensward, and other features.
0.8 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Playhouse on the Square, Memphis
20 min walk • Playhouse on the Square is a regional theatre company located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is owned by Circuit Playhouse, Inc. which operates two other Memphis theaters.
1.1 miNE
Park
Overton Park, Memphis
28 min walk • The Old Forest Arboretum of Overton Park is a forest tract and natural arboretum located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. It is open to the public daily without charge. The forest was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as part of the Overton Park Historic District.
0.6 miW
Church
First Congregational Church and Parish House, Memphis
16 min walk • The First Congregational Church and Parish House in Memphis, Tennessee are a historic church and parish house on a single lot at 234 S. Watkins Street. The Georgian Revival-style church is a high one-story church which was built in 1910. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.9 miSE
Park, Playground
Peabody Park, Memphis
24 min walk • Peabody Park is a park run by the city of Memphis that offers a playground, aqua play, and the Raymond Skinner Center. The address of the Raymond Skinner Center is listed as 712 Tanglewood, but the park sits just behind the facility and is bordered by the streets Cooper and Higbee.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Cooper-Young, Memphis
35 min walk • Cooper-Young is an eclectic neighborhood and historic district in the Midtown section of Memphis, Tennessee, named for the intersection of Cooper Street and Young Avenue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Idlewild Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Memphis (7 min walk), Rowland J. Darnell House, Memphis (15 min walk), First Congregational Church and Parish House, Memphis (16 min walk), Robert M. Carrier House, Memphis (17 min walk).

How to get to Idlewild Presbyterian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Idlewild Presbyterian Church:

Tram

Cleveland Street • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (22 min walk)
Stop (29 min walk)