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August Westphal Farmstead
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National Register of Historic Places

August Westphal Farmstead

Listed as “Westphal, August, Farmstead” · Also known as Westphal-Seim Farmstead

On the National Register since 198541 years
VernacularListed 1985Genoa Township

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About August Westphal Farmstead

August Westphal Farmstead, at 6430 Brighton Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 12, 1985. The Register lists it for its european and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Vernacular, as it does for 14 other Michigan listings. The listing covers 4.2 acres.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 61 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding August Westphal Farmstead

6430 Brighton Rd., Genoa Township

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Vernacular style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Vernacular.

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Questions about August Westphal Farmstead

Is August Westphal Farmstead on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 12, 1985 (Register number 85002151).

Is August Westphal Farmstead a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit August Westphal Farmstead?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of August Westphal Farmstead?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 61 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25339933 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.