Northville, Suburban community in Wayne and Oakland Counties, Michigan
Description
Northville is a city spread across Wayne and Oakland Counties in Michigan with a varied landscape of neighborhoods and older sections. The terrain features gentle elevation changes and a mix of residential areas with preserved historical buildings throughout.
History
European Americans established the first settlement in 1825 in this area. The community was formally organized as a village in 1867 and later incorporated as a city in 1955.
Culture
The annual Victorian Festival each September and Friday Night Concerts that started in 1986 shape how neighbors gather and celebrate together. These regular events show how the community keeps its local traditions alive and passes them forward.
Practical
The Mill Race Historical Village is easy to walk through and offers a direct look at preserved buildings showing early construction methods and architectural approaches from settlement times. Plan time to wander through the different structures to understand how people built and lived in the area.
Did you know?
A Ford Motor Company factory operated here from 1919 to 1981 manufacturing valves for vehicles, leaving a major mark on the city's industrial past. Few visitors realize how deeply this factory shaped the economy and growth of the entire community.
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Maybury State Park
4.3 km
Northville Historic District
198 m
Phoenix Mill
4.7 km
Jacob and Rebecca Fuerst Farmstead
3.6 km
Robert Yerkes House
776 m
Joseph D. Yerkes House
1.6 kmGenitti's Little Theater
271 mLast Man Standing
3.7 kmNorthville Hills Golf Club
3.7 kmThe North(ville) Pole
2.4 kmThe Boulder
2.4 kmOld Ford Factory Waterwheel
529 mThe North(ville) Pole
2.4 kmMarquis Theatre
237 mMeadowbrook Country Club
3 kmAmphitheater at Fuerst Park
3.6 kmBob Prost
3.6 kmSaint John's Resort Golf Course
4.5 kmRobert's Rock
201 mStatue, Work of art
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