Except for a small strip of land bordering Livonia to the south, the City of Farmington is surrounded by the larger city of Farmington Hills.
Both are northern suburbs of the Detroit Metro Area, in lower Oakland County. As might be expected, the two cities share a history. Both were part of Farmington Township. Farmington was incorporated as a village in 1867 and separated from the township to become a city in 1926. The remainder of the township was incorporated as the City of Farmington Hills in 1973. Farmington is by far the smaller of the two, both in land area and in population. The population of Farmington is about 10,000, while Farmington Hills has a population of about 80,000.
In what was to become Farmington Township, and later Farmington, the first known European-American settlers were a Quaker by the name of Arthur Power, his son John, and an another Quaker named David Smith, who came in 1824. The township, and consequently both cities, were eventually named for Power's hometown of Farmington, New York. Originally, however, it was named Quakertown.
In the beginning, though, Power cleared his land and built a log cabin, which was the first building in what would later become Farmington. In 1825, he built a sawmill. As more settlers arrived, many of them Quakers, more homes, some businesses, schools, churches, and cemeteries were built. Before long, there were the makings of a town, along with a few other settlements within the township. A Baptist church was organized in 1826, with Elkanah Comstock as pastor.
A post office was established on January 7, 1826, with Ezekiel Webb as its first postmaster. The post office took the name of Farmington rather than Quakertown, however. In 1958, another community within the township was incorporated as the village of Quakertown, although it became part of Farmington Hills in 1972.
Farmington Township was organized in 1827, one of the first townships in Michigan to hold elections.
In the time leading up to the American Civil War, several people within the township served as part of the Underground Railroad, aiding escaped slaves from the South to find freedom in Canada, or elsewhere. Arthur Power's son, Nathan, was elected one of eleven vice presidents of the Michigan State Anti Slavery Society.
Development slowed during the war as many Farmington residents served in the Union Army. After the war, one square mile of Farmington, centered on Grand River Road and Farmington Road, was incorporated as a village in 1867.
In the early 1900s, the Detroit United Railroad established a passenger transport hub at the corner of Grand River Road and Orchard Lake Road, serving as the center for business for about thirty years until the automobiles largely replaced rail transport.
In 1926, a couple of years after Farmington celebrated its centennial, Farmington incorporated as a city. Following World War II, Farmington experienced rapid growth, its population increasing by nearly two hundred percent between 1950 and 1960. Although Farmington has experienced a few decades of slight decline, its history has been mostly one of growth.
The focus of this guide is on the City of Farmington, Michigan. Appropriate topics for this category include online resources for Farmington businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, and events, as well as those of the municipal government.
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Founded in 1824, Inc. as a village in 1867, and as a city in 1926, Farmington is closely associated with and surrounded by the larger city of Farmington Hills, Michigan. The official municipal website for the city of Farmington describes city services, and offers a guide to the community, to the municipal government, into local events. Items of interest are highlighted, and contacts for members of the city Council, city department, and other important numbers are provided.
https://www.ci.farmington.mi.us/
Providing a Cub Scouting program for children in grades 1-5 since 1953, Pack 110 is a family-oriented program chartered by Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Farmington, Michigan, and affiliated with the Ottawa District in the Great Lakes Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Eligible children may register online. Pack leadership is introduced, and leadership job descriptions, information about Cub Scouting, rank advancements, uniforms, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events are featured.
https://sites.google.com/site/olspack110/
Created and maintained by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), established in 1986 to correct and prevent the deterioration of Farmington's business district, and to encourage historic preservation, to create and implement development plans in the district, the organization is highlighted here. Other resources include a guide to downtown Farmington, its food and entertainment venues, its shops, services, and public art. Contacts and other resources are included.
https://www.downtownfarmington.org/
Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Farmington, the Chamber represents the business communities of Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan. Membership benefits include several events, promotional and networking opportunities, and educational resources. Featured are a member directory, member benefits and resources, discounts, and a member portal. The Chamber staff, office hours, and contacts are posted, and its committees, projects, and a calendar of events are put forth.
https://www.gfachamber.com/
Farmington Voice is an online news magazine that publishes daily news and information focused and Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan, including reports and such issues as local government, schools, businesses, arts and entertainment, and community events. Subscriptions are available in its daily newsletter, which is shared through email. Its content may also be found on its website, which is divided into areas for Farmington and Farmington Hills, Schools businesses and events.
https://farmingtonvoice.com/
Founded in 1917, and based in Farmington, the family-owned and operated contractor serves the Metro Detroit region and Southeast Michigan, offering roofing services, skylights, siding, windows, doors, gutters, decks, stone sidings and interiors, and other services which are highlighted here. Its certifications, affiliations, and client testimonials are published on the site, and its office location, hours, telephone and fax numbers, an email address, and a contact form are included.
https://www.mcglinchsons.com/
Farmington Bakery opened for business more than seventy years ago and has changed hands several times, and the varieties of breads and pastries have evolved over the years. Sunflour Bakehaus occupies the same building and, as a bakery, it continues the traditions of Farmington Bakery, while adding more whole grains, healthy fruits, nuts, and honey. Its location, hours, and contacts are posted, with special offers, a menu, and a gallery of photographs.
http://www.sunflourbakehaus.com/
The family-owned company has manufactured printing presses for more than eighty years. Flexographic printing is defined, and the types of presses offered are featured, along with the capabilities of each, and the company's general terms and conditions of sale. Each of its products is highlighted, including used equipment, parts, and service. News and updates from the company are published to the site, and its location, phone, and fax numbers, and a contact form are included.
http://wolverineflexo.com/