Farmington in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Quaker Meeting
Photographed By Joel S., July 4, 2015
1. First Quaker Meeting Marker
In the 1820's, members of the Society of Friends played a key role in the settlement of several Michigan communities. Farmington was founded in 1824 by Arthur Power, a Quaker from Farmington, New York. In 1831, what was apparently Michigan's first formal Quaker Meeting was organized at Farmington. Power in 1832 gave the land for the meeting house and the old Quaker Cemetery located one-half mile west of here on Gill Road. Earlier, in 1828, these Friends opened a school. This industrious group provided the nucleus around which the present city and township developed. The Quakers were also active in the antislavery movement. Farmington had a station on the Underground Railroad.
Erected by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 266.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 42° 27.928′ N, 83° 22.679′ W. Marker is in Farmington, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City of Farmington (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farmington Masonic Temple and Farmington Township Hall (about 400 feet away); Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Inc. (about 500 feet away); Farmington's First Post Office (about 600 feet away); The Village Center (about 800 feet away); Travel Through Time (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gov. Fred M. Warner (approx. 0.2 miles away); Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. "Oakwood Cemetery" - Arthur Power also gave the land for Oakwood Cemetery in Farmington.
Photographed By Joel S., July 4, 2015
2. First Quaker Meeting Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
