​Idlewilde Lodge

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Marker No: 2615

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Marker Text: ​Built in 1902 of Texas long leaf yellow pine with cypress siding and millwork, this structure was first used as a spa by  Dr. C.H. Wilkinson of Galveston. In 1906 the property was sold to E. Hugo who operated "Camp Reliance" here until 1912 when Robert Wilke acquired the land and adopted the name "Camp Good Times". The buildings was bought by the YWCA in 1918 and served as the main lodge for "Camp Idlewilde", a girls summer camp for more than 60 years. (1983)

Geographic: 29.966354, 98.882805

Location: ​115 Route 473, Comfort