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

Farmington Masonic Temple and Farmington Township Hall

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 4, 2015

1. Farmington Masonic Temple and Farmington Township Hall Marker

Inscription. The building was constructed in 1876 by the Township of Farmington and the Farmington Masonic Lodge No. 151. The Township government occupied the first floor of the building until 1963 when a new Township facility was constructed. The Masonic Lodge has continued to occupy the building since its opening. The structure is a fine example of Victorian and French Renaissance architecture, making it one of Oakland County's most attractive historical buildings.

Erected 1976 by Farmington Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 42° 27.925′ N, 83° 22.598′ W. Marker is in Farmington, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is at the intersection of Farmington Road and Grand River Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Farmington Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23715 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: Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmington War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farmington's Firebomb (about 300 feet away); First Quaker Meeting

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(about 400 feet away); Farmington's First Post Office (about 500 feet away); City of Farmington (about 700 feet away); The Village Center (about 700 feet away); Travel Through Time (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 4, 2015

2. Farmington Masonic Temple and Farmington Township Hall Marker

Farmington Masonic Temple and Farmington Township Hall - from the north image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 4, 2015

3. Farmington Masonic Temple and Farmington Township Hall - from the north

Photographed by John Ridley, July 28, 2025

4. Farmington Masonic Temple and Farmington Township Hall Marker

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

5. Farmington Masonic Temple and Farmington Township Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,656 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4. submitted on August 1, 2025, by John Ridley of Chelsea, Michigan. 5. submitted on May 12, 2026, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.