Farmington Hills in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Philbrick Tavern

Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 10, 2020

1. The Philbrick Tavern Marker

Inscription. The attractive home on the northwest corner dates from 1827. In the 1830's and 40's, it was a tavern operated by Nathan Philbrick and was one of the finer hostels in southern Oakland County, widely known for the high quality of its entertainment for weary travelers. It also served as a meeting place for the early Township government. In the 1850's, according to a strong and persistent local legend, the place possibly served as a station on the underground railroad, helping escaped slaves get into Canada. It is now a private, well-kept home.

Erected 1982 by City of Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 42° 29.07′ N, 83° 22.068′ W. Marker is in Farmington Hills, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is at the intersection of West Eleven Mile Road and Power Road on West Eleven Mile Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26007 West Eleven Mile Road, Farmington MI 48334, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Where Farmington Began (approx. ¼ mile away); Pasadena Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); "The Stuart Little Pond" (approx. ¾ mile away); Spicer Barn (approx. 0.8 miles away); Gray - Spicer House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Goodenough - Spicer Stable (approx. 0.8 miles away); Spicer House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lemuel Botsford House (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington Hills.

Other markers no longer nearby. Aldrich House (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Freedom Acres (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 10, 2020

2. The Philbrick Tavern Marker

View looking to the west along West Eleven Mile Road.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 10, 2020

3. The Philbrick Tavern Marker

South side of the house as seen from West Eleven Mile Road.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 10, 2020

4. The Philbrick Tavern Marker

East side of the house as seen from Power Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 2,229 times since then and 165 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 11, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.