Broughton House

Diagonally across Franklin Road and Carol Street, from Broughton’s blacksmith and buggy works, was the residence of Daniel, his wife Susan and their two- year old son Thomas Edward “Eddie.” The building, our Village Hall, is referred to as the Broughton house. It is one of the oldest structures in our quaint village.

Cemetery Society meetings were held here. A Civil War soldier, Robert Kyle lived here. There were births, marriages and funerals that occurred here. Both happy and sad events took place.

A structure is eligible to be historic because of its age, its architecture, the people and or events that occurred here. 

This building is an excellent example of an historic building.

Broughton Buggy Works

Around 1866, Daniel Broughton, an Englishman, built a two-story brick structure where the current post office now stands. He sold wagons, cutters and sleighs here until 1885.

He presented competition to Congleton, also a buggy maker who located near 14 Mile and Franklin roads, but in reality, they catered to different customers.

Congleton built buggies for the common folk while Broughton built them for the wealthy.

An original Broughton buggy is housed at the Franklin Historical Museum at 26165 Thirteen Mile at Kirk Lane. The museum is open on Saturdays from 1 – 3 P.M.