List of windmills in Massachusetts
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This is a list of traditional windmills in the American state of Massachusetts.
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Mills
Known building dates are in bold text. Non-bold text denotes first known date. Iron windpumps are outside the scope of this list unless listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Location
! Name of mill ! Type ! Built ! Notes ! Photograph |
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Barnstable
| | | 1687 | | |
Barnstable
| | | 1785{{ref|1}} | | |
Beverly
| Chipman's Tannery | Vertical axis mill | 1795{{ref|1}} | | |
Bourne
| Joe Jefferson's MillMock Mill, never a working windmill | Smock | 1889{{ref|1}} | Moved within Bourne, 1971 | |
Bourne {{small|{{coord|41.74104 |
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| Aptucxet Trading Post Museum Mill | Smock | 1971 | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] Replica | 150px |
Boston
| Copp's Mill | | 1632{{ref|1}} | Standing 1659{{ref|1}} | |
Boston
| Copp's Hill Mill | Smock | | Moved to Salem, 1773{{ref|1}} | |
Boston
| Windmill Point | | 1636{{ref|1}} | | |
Boston
| Windmill Point (2nd mill) | | 1650{{ref|1}} | | |
Boston
| Windmill Point (3rd mill) | | 1650{{ref|1}} | 1822{{ref|1}} | |
Boston
| Windmill Point (4th mill) | | 1650{{ref|1}} | 1824{{ref|1}} | |
Boston
| Windmill Point (5th mill?) | Tower | 1833{{ref|1}} | | |
Boston
| Widow Tuthill's Mill | | 1642{{ref|1}} | | |
Boston
| South Mill | | 1643{{ref|1}} | 1644{{ref|1}} | |
Boston
| Windmill Hill | | 1636{{ref|1}} | | |
Brewster
| Ellis Landing Road Mill | Smock | 1795 | Moved within Brewster unknown date{{ref|1}} | |
Brewster
| | Smock | 1845{{ref|1}} | Moved within Brewster 1890{{ref|1}} | |
Brewster
| | Smock | 1890{{ref|1}} | Moved within Brewster 1974{{ref|1}} | |
Brewster
| Old Higgins Farm Mill | Smock | 1974{{ref|1}} | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] | 150px |
Brewster
| Golf course | | | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] | |
Brockton
| | | 1781{{ref|1}} | | |
Brockton
| West Falmouth Mill | Smock | 1922{{ref|1}} | Burned down, unknown date{{ref|1}} | |
Buzzards Bay
| Beach House Mill | Smock | | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] | |
Cataumet
| Red Brook Mill | Smock | 1853{{ref|1}} | Moved within Cataumet 1850s{{ref|1}} | |
Cataumet
| Red Brook Mill | Smock | 1850s{{ref|1}} | Moved within Cataumet 1905{{ref|1}} | |
Cataumet
| Red Brook Mill | Smock | 1905{{ref|1}} | | |
Cataumet
| Rothery Mill | Smock | 1900{{ref|1}} | | |
Cataumet
| Rothery Mill (2nd mill) | Smock | Early 1900s{{ref|1}} | | |
Chatham
| Chatham Windmill | 1797 | | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] | 150px |
Chatham
| | Smock | 1820{{ref|1}} | Moved within Chatham 1911{{ref|1}} | |
Chatham
| Sur Mer Mill | Smock | 1911{{ref|1}} | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] | |
Chatham
| Chatham Bars Inn Mill | Smock | c. 1730{{ref|1}} | Moved to South Orleans 1830{{ref|1}} | |
Chatham
| Benjamin Godfrey Mill, Mill Hill | Smock | 1797{{ref|1}} | Moved within Chatham 1956{{ref|1}} | |
Chatham
| Benjamin Godfrey Mill | Smock | 1956{{ref|1}} | | |
Chatham
| Smock | 1980s{{ref|1}} | | |
Chatham
| Robert Horne Mill | Smock | 1920s{{ref|1}} | | |
Chilmark
| Elmer Bliss Mill | Smock | 1938 | | |
Dennis
| Uncle Rufus Howes' Mill | | Late 18th century{{ref|1}} | Demolished 1874{{ref|1}} | |
Dennis Port
| Reuben Burgess Mill | Smock | | Burned down unknown date, gone by 1885.{{ref|1}} | |
East Dennis
| Hatsel Kelly Mill | | 1775 | Struck by lightning and burnt down 1869.{{ref|1}} | |
Eastham
| | | 1660{{ref|1}} | | |
Eastham
| Kaskaogansett Mill | | 1682{{ref|1}} | | |
Eastham
| Smock | 1793 | Moved within Eastham, 1808 | |
Eastham
| Smock | 1808 | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] | |
East Orleans
| Old Mill | Smock | 1800{{ref|1}} | Moved to Sandwich 1819{{ref|1}} | |
Edgartown
| Town Mill{{ref|1}} | | | | |
Edgartown
| (three other mills){{ref|1}} | | | | |
Fairhaven
| Macomber Mill | Smock | 1821{{ref|1}} | Moved to Cataumet 1853{{ref|1}} | |
Falmouth
| Old Emmon's Estate Mill | | | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] | |
Fall River
| | Smock | | Moved from Warren, Rhode Island. Moved to Portsmouth, Rhode Island at unknown date.{{ref|1}} | |
Fall River
| | smock | | Moved from Bristol, Rhode Island. Moved to Tiverton, Rhode Island at unknown date.{{ref|1}} | |
Fall River
| Littlefield Mill | Smock | 1815 | Moved to Block Island, Rhode Island, unknown date. Gone by 1877{{ref|1}} | |
Harwichport
| SW side of South St | Smock | 1792{{ref|1}} | Moved to NE side of South St at unknown date{{ref|1}} | |
Harwichport
| NE side of South St | Smock | | Moved to Wychmere Harbor 1890s{{ref|1}} | |
Harwichport
| Wychmere Harbor (north site) | Smock | 1890s{{ref|1}} | Moved within Wychmere Harbor 1900s{{ref|1}} | |
Harwichport
| Wychmere Harbour (south site) | Smock | 1900s{{ref|1}} | Moved a short distance ({{convert|50|ft|m}}) early 1940s{{ref|1}} | |
Harwichport
| John Smith Mill | Smock | Early 1940s{{ref|1}} | | |
Hyannisport
| Jonathan Young Mill | Smock | 1897 | Moved to Orleans 1983 | |
Hyannisport
| Landmark Tower, Holbrook Tower "Windmill", Hyannisport "Lighthouse", “Salt Shaker”, water tower Originally a water tower{{Cite web |date=2021-12-06 |title=Hidden Cape Cod: Holbrook Cottage in Hyannis Port |url=https://www.capecod.com/lifestyle/hidden-cape-cod-holbrook-cottage-in-hyannis-port/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=CapeCod.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=White |first=Chris |date=2021-05-17 |title=This iconic Hyannis Lighthouse has more history than you know! |url=https://capecodlife.com/the-lighthouse-of-hyannis-port/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=Cape Cod LIFE |language=en-US}}[https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/roofing/a-new-copper-top_o A New Copper Top by Jim Bennette JLC] | Smock | 1911{{ref|1}} | |
Hyannisport
| Smock | c. 1900{{ref|1}} | | |
Ipswich
| Windmill Hill Mill | | 1667{{ref|1}} | | |
Marblehead
| Rhodes Hill Mill | | 1678{{ref|1}} | 1681{{ref|1}} | |
Marblehead
| Saltworks (two mills) | | 1804{{ref|1}} | One blown down October 1804 | |
Marblehead
| Goodwin Mill | | 1819{{ref|1}} | | |
Marstons Mills
| Smock | 1950s{{ref|1}} | | |
Martha's Vineyard
| Lothrop Merry's Mill | Smock | 1815{{ref|1}} | Moved within Martha's Vineyard 1842 | |
Martha's Vineyard
| Lothrop Merry's Mill | Smock | 1842{{ref|1}} | Moved with Martha's Vineyard 1888 | |
Martha's Vineyard
| Lothrop Merry's Mill | Smock | 1888{{ref|1}} | |
Martha's Vineyard
| Timothy Chase Mill | | 18th century{{ref|1}} | Collapsed 1818{{ref|1}} | |
Martha's Vineyard
| Tailer Mill | Post | 1985{{ref|1}} | Moved to Etzikom, Alberta, Canada 1995.{{cite web|url=http://www.canada-photos.com/european-windmill-alberta-857-pictures.htm |title=European Windmill Alberta |publisher=Canada Photos |access-date=22 July 2009}} | |
Nantucket
| Frederick Macy Mill, Mill Hill | Post | 1723{{ref|1}} | Demolished 7 December 1837{{ref|1}} | |
Nantucket
| Mill Hill (2nd mill) | Post | 1810{{ref|1}} | | |
Nantucket
| Mill Hill (3rd mill) | Post | 1810{{ref|1}} | | |
Nantucket
| Mill Hill (4th mill) | Post | 1810{{ref|1}} | | |
Nantucket
| Smock | 1746{{cite web|url=http://www.asme.org/Communities/History/Landmarks/Old_Mill_Nantucket_1746.cfm |title=#165 Old Mill in Nantucket (1746) |publisher=American Society of Mechanical Engineers |access-date=10 July 2009}} | [http://www.nha.org/sites/oldmill.html Nantucket Historical Association] | 150px |
Newbury
| | | 1703{{ref|1}} | 1774{{ref|1}} | |
Newbury
| Saltworks | | c. 1784{{ref|1}} | | |
Orleans
| Jonathan Young Mill | Smock | 1839{{ref|1}} | Moved to Hyannisport 1897. | |
Orleans
| Jonathan Young Mill | Smock | 1983 | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] | 150px |
Osterville
| Smock | 1950s{{ref|1}} | | |
Osterville
| Smock | 1925{{ref|1}} | | |
Plymouth
| Smock | 1680 | Moved to Truro, 1770 | 150px |
Provincetown
| Salt works (six mills){{ref|1}} | | | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] | |
Sagamore
| Christmas Tree Shop Mill | Smock | 1983{{ref|1}} | At the eastern base of the Sagamore Bridge and attached to the Christmas Tree Shop | |
Salem
| near the burial ground | | 1637{{ref|1}} | | |
Salem
| | | 1733{{ref|1}} | 1771{{ref|1}} | |
Salem
| East Street Bark Mill | | 1794ref name=New/> | | |
Sandwich
| Heritage Plantation Mill | Smock | | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] | |
Sandwich
| Old Mill | Smock | 1819{{ref|1}} | Moved within Sandwich 1957{{ref|1}} | |
Sandwich
| Old Mill | Smock | 1957{{ref|1}} | | |
South Chatham
| Seth Bearse Mill | | c. 1850{{ref|1}} | | |
South Dartmouth
| Chase Mill | Smock | 1924 | | |
South Dennis
| | Smock | Moved to West Dennis | |
South Orleans
| Captain Arey's Mill | Smock | 1830{{ref|1}} | Moved within South Orleans 1870{{ref|1}} | |
South Orleans
| Center Mill | Smock | 1830{{ref|1}} | Moved to Cataumet 1900{{ref|1}} | |
South Orleans
| East Mill{{ref|1}} | | | | |
South Orleans
| Kenrick's Hill | Smock | Mid-18th century{{ref|1}} | Moved to Orleans 1839{{ref|1}} | |
South Yarmouth
| Farris Mill | Smock | 1750s{{ref|1}} | Moved to Indian Town 1782{{ref|1}} | |
South Yarmouth
| Smock | Moved within South Yarmouth, 1875{{ref|1}} | |
South Yarmouth
| Smock | 1875{{ref|1}} | Moved within South Yarmouth 1916{{ref|1}} | |
South Yarmouth
| Smock | 1916{{ref|1}} | Moved to Yarmouth 1953{{ref|1}} | 150px |
Swansea
| Potter's Mill | | | Standing 1931{{ref|1}} | |
Truro
| near the Highland Light | | 1711{{ref|1}} | | |
Truro
| Smock | 1770 | Moved to Eastham, 1793 | |
Truro
| Castle Hill Mill | Smock{{cite web |url=http://www.castlehill.org/Tower%20Renovation.html |title=CASTLE HILL BARN NEEDS YOU! |publisher=Castlehill |access-date=10 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090905205702/http://www.castlehill.org/Tower%20Renovation.html |archive-date=5 September 2009 |url-status=dead }} | | | |
Truro
| Truro Highlands Mill | Smock | Early 19th century{{ref|1}} | | |
Watertown
| | | | Moved to Boston 1632{{ref|1}} | |
Wellfleet
| David Baker Mill{{ref|1}} | | | | |
Wellfleet
| Thomas Higgins Mill{{ref|1}} | | | | |
Wellfleet
| Freeman's Mill{{ref|1}} | | | | |
Wellfleet
| Samuel Chipman's Mill{{ref|1}} | | | | |
Wellfleet
| Ryder Mill | Smock | 1838{{ref|1}} | Moved within Wellfleet 1870{{ref|1}} | |
Wellfleet
| Morning Glory Mill | Smock | 1870{{ref|1}} | | |
Wellfleet
| | 1978{{ref|1}} | | |
West Dennis
| Kelley's Pond Mill | Smock | | Moved to South Yarmouth 1866{{ref|1}} | |
West Falmouth
| Bowerman Mill | Smock | 1787{{ref|1}} | Moved to Brockton, 1922{{ref|1}} | |
West Harwich
| | Smock | | Moved to Cataumet early 1900s{{ref|1}} | |
West Harwich
| Smock | 1920s{{ref|1}} | | |
West Yarmouth
| Farris Mill | Smock | 1782{{ref|1}} | Moved to Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan 1935{{ref|1}} | 150px |
Yarmouth
| Sautucket Mill | | 1661{{ref|1}} | | |
Yarmouth
| | | c. 1687{{ref|1}} | | |
Yarmouth
| Judah Baker Mill | Smock | 1953{{ref|1}} | [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] | 150px |
Yarmouth
| | | 1766{{ref|1}} | Moved to East Dennis 1775{{ref|1}} | |
unknown location (north side of Cape Cod)
| | Smock | Mid-17th century{{ref|1}} | Moved to South Yarmouth 1750s | |
References
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Sources
- {{cite book | first = Donald| last =Lombardo| year = 2003 | title = Windmills of New England, Their Genius, Madness, History & Future| publisher =On Cape Publications | location =Cape Cod, MA |isbn= 0-9719547-7-1}}
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