Danish Windmill Comes to Iowa
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
N 41° 35.371 W 095° 03.634
15T E 328251 N 4606252
Quick Description: Elk Horn, Iowa, a Danish community now owns this Windmill.
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 1/15/2007 8:25:25 PM
Waymark Code: WM14ZB
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member montythemule
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Long Description:
This windmill was built in 1848 in Denmark. It was no longer in use at the time that it was purchased from a private owner. It was dismantled and moved to Elk Horn, Iowa where it was reassembled and put on display. Although operational, it is rarely operated. A gift shop is located in an extended addition to the wind mill.
The gift shop is open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sunday 12-7.
Date of Manufacture: 01/01/1848

Purpose: Milling

Open to the public: yes

Is This Windmill Functional?: Yes!

Windmill Farm: Not Listed

Cost: Not Listed

Museum on Site: Not Listed
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