Spocott Windmill, Lloyds, MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bpom
N 38° 35.353 W 076° 10.826
18S E 397194 N 4271853
Quick Description: Grist Post Mill, Eastern Shore, MD.
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 2/21/2009 4:12:57 PM
Waymark Code: WM5WPZ
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member montythemule
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Long Description:
This is the only existing post windmills for grinding grain in Maryland.

Inscription on marking plaque: This windmill is typical of the grist post mills used in the 18th and 19th centuries for grinding grain. Such a windmill, built here about 1850 by John A.L. Radcliffe, was blown down in the Blizzard of 1888. In 1972 it was reconstructed, using the original grinding stones and internal steps.
Purpose: Milling

Open to the public: yes

Is This Windmill Functional?: Not Sure

Windmill Farm: no

Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum on Site: yes

Date of Manufacture: Not listed
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