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

Farmington's First Post Office

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 4, 2015

1. Farmington's First Post Office Marker

Inscription. The original house was built on this site in 1825 for Dr. Ezekiel Webb, Farmington's first physician. Dr. Webb was appointed as Farmington's first postmaster in 1826. This house served as a Post Office, physician's office and as a residence for the doctor. The structure was extensively remodeled in the 1830's. It continues to serve today as a private residence.

Erected 1976 by Farmington Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 42° 28.015′ N, 83° 22.603′ W. Marker is in Farmington, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is at the intersection of Farmington Road and Shiawassee Street, on the left when traveling north on Farmington Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23925 Farmington Road, Farmington MI 48336, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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: The Village Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmington War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Inc. (about 500 feet away); Farmington's Firebomb

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(about 500 feet away); Farmington Masonic Temple and Farmington Township Hall (about 500 feet away); First Quaker Meeting (about 600 feet away); City of Farmington (about 700 feet away); Kirby White House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 4, 2015

2. Farmington's First Post Office Marker

Photographed by John Ridley, July 28, 2025

3. Farmington's First Post Office Marker

Farmington's First Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 12, 2026

4. Farmington's First Post Office

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,666 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on August 1, 2025, by John Ridley of Chelsea, Michigan. 4. submitted on May 12, 2026, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.