Freedom Acres
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N 42° 29.087 W 083° 21.158
17T E 306641 N 4706285
Located on the south side of 11 mile road to east of Orchard Lake Road.
Waymark Code: WME2EX
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2012
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Upon this land, for 100 years, lived descendents of slaves who fled the south before the Civil War.
Aaron and Ellen Wilson came from Virginia to Farmington via the Underground Railroad in the early 1850's. Going on to Canada, they became Canadian citizens to secure their freedom. After the Civil War they returned to Farmington, where "people had been so friendly," to make their home. Here four generations were respected members of the community, the only black family in Farmington, including Claude Wilson, a grandson, the first black deputy sheriff of Oakland County and Wellington Hullm, known for years as Pete, the TV Man.
Group that erected the marker: Farmington Hills Historical Commission
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Farmington Hills, MI USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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