Farmington Hills in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Samuel Davis House
By Joel Seewald, November 21, 2020
1. Samuel Davis House Marker
Pennsylvania native Samuel Davis settled on this site in 1855. In 1886 Samuel and his wife, Susan Graft Davis, built this Italianate house on their 299-acre farm. The Davises engaged in general farming and raised stock, and were among Oakland County's leading farmers. In 1888 the Davises' daughter Martha married Republican Fred M. Warner of Farmington, who served three terms as Michigan's governor, beginning in 1905. The Davis family sold the house in 1942.Erected 1994 by Bureau of Michigan History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L963.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Women. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list.
Location. 42° 29.95′ N, 83° 22.066′ W. Marker is in Farmington Hills, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of West Twelve Mile Road and Rudgate Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on West Twelve Mile Road. Touch for map
By Joel Seewald, November 21, 2020
2. Samuel Davis House and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McCabe Funeral Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Lawrence Simmons House (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Philbrick Tavern (approx. one mile away); Pasadena Park (approx. one mile away); Edward Beals House (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Chene House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Freedom Acres (approx. 1.3 miles away); Glen Oaks (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington Hills.
By Joel Seewald, November 21, 2020
3. Samuel Davis House and Marker
View looking toward the northeast.
By Joel Seewald, November 21, 2020
4. Samuel Davis House
View looking toward the northwest.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
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