Faunce–McMichael Farm facts for kids
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Faunce–McMichael Farm
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 Location in Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Location | 11126 M68, Burt Lake, Michigan |
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| Area | 17 acres (6.9 ha) |
| Architectural style | Two story, side gable |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000801 |
| Added to NRHP | May 31, 1990 |
The Faunce–McMichael Farm is a special old farm in Burt Lake, Michigan. You can find it at 11126 M68. This farm is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It is also known by other names, like the James Cosset McMichael Farm. Another name for it is the William H. and Shirley A. Billings Farm.
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Farm History: A Look Back
Early Settlers and Farm Beginnings
In 1875, a pioneer named Ezra Faunce made this land his home. He was one of the very first European settlers in this area. Ezra Faunce helped the community a lot. He held many important jobs in the local township and school district.
Building the Farm Structures
In 1881, Ezra Faunce built a barn on the property. This barn is one of the oldest barns still standing in the township today. Later, in 1895, James McMichael bought the farm from the Faunce family. James McMichael then built the farmhouse in 1900.
What the Farm Looked Like
Buildings on the Property
The Faunce–McMichael Farm was a group of buildings. It sat on about 17 acres of land. The buildings included the barn built in 1881. There was also the farmhouse from 1900. Other buildings were a chicken house and a former pumphouse. This pumphouse also served as a shop.
The Farmhouse and Barn
The farmhouse was a two-story wooden building. It had a main front part with a side-gable roof. There was also a smaller, one-and-a-half-story section at the back. The barn was a New England barn style. This type of barn was common on smaller farms in Michigan during the 1800s. The barn has stayed almost exactly the same since it was built. Sadly, the farmhouse has since been taken down.
