Cranberry Lake Farm
Historic District & Community Historical Center
384 W. Predmore Road
Oakland Township, Michigan 48363
Preserving Oakland Township's Rural History
Cranberry Lake Farm is one of Oakland Township's most important historic landscapes. The historic Axford-Coffin farmstead preserves buildings, structures, and features associated with the township's agricultural past.
Today, the farm serves as a community historical center and provides a setting for preservation projects, educational programs, historical research, and events connected with Oakland Township's history.
Explore Cranberry Lake Farm
Brief History
Learn about the history of Cranberry Lake Farm, the families associated with the property, and the development of the historic farmstead.
Read the History1879 Flumerfelt Barn
Discover the story of the historic Flumerfelt Barn, which was dismantled, moved, and reconstructed at Cranberry Lake Farm through a community preservation effort led by OTHS volunteers.
Explore the Flumerfelt BarnBarkham Family Farm Corn Crib
Learn about the Barkham Family Farm corn crib and its preservation as another reminder of Oakland Township's agricultural heritage.
View the Corn CribSilo Project
Explore the preservation work surrounding the farm's historic silo and its place within the Cranberry Lake Farm landscape.
Explore the Silo ProjectA Place for Preservation
Cranberry Lake Farm has become a central location for Oakland Township Historical Society preservation work. Historic buildings, archival collections, agricultural structures, and community programs help connect the township's present-day residents with its rural past.