FIRST - Windmill in California - Fort Ross, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 38° 30.905 W 123° 14.846
10S E 478428 N 4262996
A replica of the first windmill in California.
Waymark Code: WMJW7G
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
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The Russian constructed the first windmill in California in 1851 at Fort Ross. It was used to grind grains. This replica is made from wood.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event

Date of FIRST: 01/01/1851

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