Idlewild (Port Gibson, Mississippi)

Idlewild is a historic plantation located near Port Gibson, Mississippi in Claiborne County. Established in the antebellum period, Idlewild was a large cotton plantation worked by enslaved African Americans. The main house, a Greek Revival style mansion, was built in the 1850s. The plantation is historically significant for its association with the social and economic structures of the Old South, and its architecture represents a prominent example of plantation homes built during that era. The property also likely contains archaeological resources related to the lives of both the planter family and the enslaved community who lived and worked there. Information regarding its current ownership and condition may vary. Further research is required to determine if the property is currently open to the public or has been restored or maintained.