Frankford Windmill - Dallas, TX
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QuesterMark
N 32° 59.331 W 096° 49.425
14S E 703342 N 3652154
Considering there's a creek just a few yards away, it seems unlikely that this windmill was here when it was functional. It's likely that it was moved here, on the grounds of Frankford Church as an exhibit.
Waymark Code: WMQKKF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2016
Views: 3
The manufacturer of this windmill is unknown as there's nothing visible on the vane. There are a number of holes in the vane that look, from the ground, as if it's been shot, a lot, with a small caliber weapon.
The site of the windmill is a park-like area on the grounds of the old Frankford Church (click Nearby Waymarks below to see the historical markers that are within site of this windmill).
Purpose: Water Pumping
Open to the public: yes
Is This Windmill Functional?: No
Windmill Farm: no
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum on Site: no
Date of Manufacture: Not listed
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