Farmington in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Quaker Burial Ground
Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 20, 2021
1. Quaker Burial Ground Marker
Inscription.
Quaker Burial Ground. . In 1832 Arthur Power, founder of Farmington, donated this parcel of land for a cemetery and Friends Meeting House. The Friends referred to their burial ground as "God's Acre." The first persons buried here were Selinda and Phebe Minerva Power, daughter-in-law and granddaughter of Arthur Power, both victims of the cholera epidemic of 1832. Arthur Power, who died August 6, 1836, also rests here along with his five sons and two daughters. The original one-room Meeting House is now entirely enclosed within the present building which stands on the adjacent property.
In 1832 Arthur Power, founder of Farmington, donated this parcel of land for a cemetery and Friends Meeting House. The Friends referred to their burial ground as "God's Acre." The first persons buried here were Selinda and Phebe Minerva Power, daughter-in-law and granddaughter of Arthur Power, both victims of the cholera epidemic of 1832. Arthur Power, who died August 6, 1836, also rests here along with his five sons and two daughters. The original one-room Meeting House is now entirely enclosed within the present building which stands on the adjacent property.
Erected 1980 by Farmington Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 1836.
Location. 42° 27.834′ N, 83° 23.168′ W. Marker is in Farmington, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of Gill Road and Cortland Street, on the left when traveling south on Gill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmington MI 48335, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gov. Fred M. Warner (approx. 0.3 miles away); Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); City of Farmington (approx. 0.4 miles
Also see . . . Quaker Cemetery Memorials. Images of Power gravestones on the Find A Grave website. (Submitted on March 21, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 20, 2021
2. Quaker Burial Ground and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
