Home of John Dallas Harger - Oakland MI The John Dallas Harger house is an unusually fine example of Greek Revival architecture. It is notable in particular, for its Michigan cut-stone construction. The front or west side made of stone was constructed in 1837, while the back portion is wood frame. Additional improvements were made to the farm property in 1855-56. John D. Harger came to Oakland County from Niagara New York, in 1834. He was living on this farm in Famiington by 1835. The farm went to his son. Oscar in 1881. Oscar S. Harger was supervisor of Famiington Township in 1871. The property stayed in the family until 1952. It was moved from an original site at 28450 Halsted Road to Twelve Mile
Road in 1994 where it has been restored.
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