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Farmington, one of Detroitís oldest suburbs, was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi and was ceded to the government for sale to settlers beginning in 1820. Established as Quakertown and incorporated as Farmington, this ìCrossroads Communityî developed around a literal railroad stop, flourishing from an agricultural center to a thriving business district. A sense of community, family, and home inspired residents to overcome natural and social obstacles to carve a substantial and influential niche in the Michigan landscape. ÝÝ
About the Author
Debra Ann Pawlak, longtime Farmington resident, is a freelance writer specializing in history. Her compelling narrative, complemented by evocative historic images, is an engaging and informative story of this lively Michigan community.
Farmington, one of Detroitís oldest suburbs, was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi and was ceded to the government for sale to settlers beginning in 1820. Established as Quakertown and incorporated as Farmington, this ìCrossroads Communityî developed around a literal railroad stop, flourishing from an agricultural center to a thriving business district. A sense of community, family, and home inspired residents to overcome natural and social obstacles to carve a substantial and influential niche in the Michigan landscape. ÝÝ
About the Author
Debra Ann Pawlak, longtime Farmington resident, is a freelance writer specializing in history. Her compelling narrative, complemented by evocative historic images, is an engaging and informative story of this lively Michigan community.
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Inside This Book Citations: This book cites 4 books Explore: Citations | Concordance | Text Stats Key Phrases - SIPs: surrounding township Key Phrases - CAPs: Grand River, New York, Orchard Lake, United States, Farmington Road (more) Browse Sample Pages: Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me! |
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Farmington's Potawatomi Indians left behind a legend. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
surrounding township Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grand River, New York, Orchard Lake, United States, Farmington Road, Nathan Power, Oakland County, Twelve Mile, Fred Warner, Civil War, First Baptist Church, Native Americans, Botsford Inn, Community Library, Civic Theater, Methodist Church, North Farmington, Shiawassee Trail, Dean Warner, Gill Road, Minnow Pond, Tim Ostrander, Kris Port, Nine Mile, Sarah Fisher New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents |
Farmington's Potawatomi Indians left behind a legend. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
surrounding township Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grand River, New York, Orchard Lake, United States, Farmington Road, Nathan Power, Oakland County, Twelve Mile, Fred Warner, Civil War, First Baptist Church, Native Americans, Botsford Inn, Community Library, Civic Theater, Methodist Church, North Farmington, Shiawassee Trail, Dean Warner, Gill Road, Minnow Pond, Tim Ostrander, Kris Port, Nine Mile, Sarah Fisher New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents |