Idylwood

Idylwood is a historic neighborhood in the southeastern part of the I-610 loop in Houston, Texas. It is the most expensive neighborhood in the East End; as of 2021, its houses were priced between $295,000 and $679,900.
  • Type: Locality
  • Description: human settlement in Houston, Texas, United States of America
  • Also known as: Idylwood, Houston

Places of Interest

Highlights include Forest Park Cemetery and The Orange Show.

Cemetery

Heritage site
is a work of outsider art in Houston, Texas. Jeff McKissack, a mail carrier, transformed a small suburban lot near his house into a folk art installation, which he named "The Orange Show" in honor of his favorite fruit.

Railway station
is a light rail and bus station in , on the METRORail system. It is the eastern terminus of the Green Line and is located on Harrisburg Boulevard at 70th Street in , in the East End.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pleasantville and Downtown Houston.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood located in , , . is predominantly African-American, and located inside of the 610 Loop in eastern Houston… is situated 3½ miles northeast of Idylwood.

Downtown is the central business district of . It is bounded by the I-10, I-45, and I-69 freeways.

Suburb
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is a central neighborhood of Houston, located west-southwest of . Separated from Downtown by an elevated section of Interstate 45, is characterized by a continuation of Downtown's square grid street plan, anchored by Main Street and the METRORail Red Line. is situated 4 miles west of Idylwood.

Idylwood

Latitude
29.7214° or 29° 43′ 17″ north
Longitude
-95.3094° or 95° 18′ 34″ west
Elevation
33 feet (10 metres)
Open location code
76X6PMCR+H6
Geo­Names ID
8479673
Wiki­data ID
Q16996551
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In Other Languages

“Idylwood” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Idylwood

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Idylwood Park and Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum.

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