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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VAF_the-haven-hill-getaway-historical_White-Lake-charter-Township-MI.html
They came from around the world.
In the early 1920s, "weekend jaunts" in automobiles and on new roads brought day travelers to this countryside like never before, and also brought prominent people from around the world. The world of Edsel Ford in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VAB_haven-hill-gatehouse-historical_White-Lake-charter-Township-MI.html
The Gatehouse was the formal entryway
into the 2,422 acre Haven Hill Estate, Edsel Ford's chosen "weekend getaway." While Edsel gathered property for his country estate in the 1920s, Packard Motor Car Company and General Motors bought large parce…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V9Y_genevieve-gillette-historical_White-Lake-charter-Township-MI.html
Michigan state parks welcomed the newly-mobile drivers
of automobiles in the early 1900s. Genevieve Gillette made it her life's work to preserve precious natural settings and make them available to the travelling public. In 1920 she began her lan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V31_franklin-cemetery-historical_Franklin-MI.html
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In 1827 Elijah Bullock, one of the founders of the Stoughton Bullock Settlement (renamed Franklin in 1828), set aside land for a burial ground. This parcel, known as "the Old Plat," is in the southeast corner of the cemetery. The cemetery …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V2Z_franklin-village-historical_Franklin-MI.html
Founded in 1824-25, Franklin received its present name in 1828. First postmaster was Dr. Ebenezer Raynale, state legislator and physician. The William Huston store, opened in 1830, was the forerunner of a business center that later included the fa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V2Y_franklin-village-school-historical_Franklin-MI.html
Michigan's Territorial Council passed a law in 1827 requiring every township with fifty or more inhabitants to establish a school. Thus, the following year, the first school in Southfield Township was erected in Franklin Village. Sophie Gotie taug…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V2X_van-every-gristmill-historical_Bloomfield-Township-MI.html
In 1837, Colonel Peter Van Every erected a flouring mill on the banks of the Franklin River. For a time, this mill was the only gristmill in Oakland County at which a farmer could sell wheat for cash money.
A potashery was erected in 1838 at the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V2W_franklin-community-church-historical_Franklin-MI.html
"United Methodist in Affiliation
Ecumenical in spirit"
The first Franklin village church was organized in 1840 by Reverend Laban Smith. A building was constructed on German Mill Street and dedicated in 1863.
This santuary was dedicated in 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V2V_kreger-farm-buildings-historical_Franklin-MI.html
The Kregers were descendents of early Franklin settlers who lived on this farm when it was located on Scenic Drive. The buildings were relocated here on December 18, 2008 and restored through the efforts of Franklin Villagers.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V2U_robert-e-cornillies-vision-historical_Franklin-MI.html
In 1962, Robert E. Cornillie had a vision to transform this 6 acres into what is now known as the Franklin Community Association Grounds. Through his hard work and dedication to the Village this park was created to be enjoyed by Village residents …