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
and coordinates

! Type

! Built

! Notes

! Photograph

Barnstable

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| 1687

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Barnstable

|

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| 1785{{ref|1}}

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Beverly

| Chipman's Tannery

| Vertical axis mill

| 1795{{ref|1}}

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Bourne

| Joe Jefferson's MillMock Mill, never a working windmill

| Smock

| 1889{{ref|1}}

| Moved within Bourne, 1971

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Bourne
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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}}

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Boston

| Copp's Hill Mill

| Smock

|

| Moved to Salem, 1773{{ref|1}}

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Boston

| Windmill Point

|

| 1636{{ref|1}}

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Boston

| Windmill Point (2nd mill)

|

| 1650{{ref|1}}

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Boston

| Windmill Point (3rd mill)

|

| 1650{{ref|1}}

| 1822{{ref|1}}

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Boston

| Windmill Point (4th mill)

|

| 1650{{ref|1}}

| 1824{{ref|1}}

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Boston

| Windmill Point (5th mill?)

| Tower

| 1833{{ref|1}}

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Boston

| Widow Tuthill's Mill

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| 1642{{ref|1}}

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Boston

| South Mill

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| 1643{{ref|1}}

| 1644{{ref|1}}

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Boston

| Windmill Hill

|

| 1636{{ref|1}}

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Brewster

| Ellis Landing Road Mill

| Smock

| 1795

| Moved within Brewster unknown date{{ref|1}}

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Brewster

|

| Smock

| 1845{{ref|1}}

| Moved within Brewster 1890{{ref|1}}

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Brewster

|

| Smock

| 1890{{ref|1}}

| Moved within Brewster 1974{{ref|1}}

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Brewster

| Old Higgins Farm Mill
{{small|{{coord|41|45|08|N|70|07|16|W|name=Old Higgins Farm Mill}}}}

| Smock

| 1974{{ref|1}}

| [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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Brewster

| Golf course

|

|

| [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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Brockton

|

|

| 1781{{ref|1}}

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|

Brockton

| West Falmouth Mill

| Smock

| 1922{{ref|1}}

| Burned down, unknown date{{ref|1}}

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Buzzards Bay

| Beach House Mill

| Smock

|

| [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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Cataumet

| Red Brook Mill

| Smock

| 1853{{ref|1}}

| Moved within Cataumet 1850s{{ref|1}}

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Cataumet

| Red Brook Mill

| Smock

| 1850s{{ref|1}}

| Moved within Cataumet 1905{{ref|1}}

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Cataumet

| Red Brook Mill

| Smock

| 1905{{ref|1}}

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|

Cataumet

| Rothery Mill

| Smock

| 1900{{ref|1}}

|

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Cataumet

| Rothery Mill (2nd mill)

| Smock

| Early 1900s{{ref|1}}

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|

Chatham

| Chatham Windmill
{{small|{{coord|41|40|34|N|69|57|33|W|name=Chatham Windmill}}}}

| 1797

|

| [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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Chatham

|

| Smock

| 1820{{ref|1}}

| Moved within Chatham 1911{{ref|1}}

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Chatham

| Sur Mer Mill

| Smock

| 1911{{ref|1}}

| [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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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}}

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Chatham

| Benjamin Godfrey Mill

| Smock

| 1956{{ref|1}}

|

|

Chatham

| Dolphin Inn Mill

| Smock

| 1980s{{ref|1}}

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Chatham

| Robert Horne Mill

| Smock

| 1920s{{ref|1}}

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Chilmark

| Elmer Bliss Mill

| Smock

| 1938

|

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Dennis

| Uncle Rufus Howes' Mill
South Mill

|

| Late 18th century{{ref|1}}

| Demolished 1874{{ref|1}}

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Dennis Port

| Reuben Burgess Mill

| Smock

|

| Burned down unknown date, gone by 1885.{{ref|1}}

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East Dennis

| Hatsel Kelly Mill

|

| 1775

| Struck by lightning and burnt down 1869.{{ref|1}}

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Eastham

|

|

| 1660{{ref|1}}

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Eastham

| Kaskaogansett Mill

|

| 1682{{ref|1}}

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Eastham

| Eastham Mill

| Smock

| 1793

| Moved within Eastham, 1808

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Eastham

| Eastham Mill

| Smock

| 1808

| [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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East Orleans

| Old Mill

| Smock

| 1800{{ref|1}}

| Moved to Sandwich 1819{{ref|1}}

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Edgartown

| Town Mill{{ref|1}}

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Edgartown

| (three other mills){{ref|1}}

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Fairhaven

| Macomber Mill

| Smock

| 1821{{ref|1}}

| Moved to Cataumet 1853{{ref|1}}

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Falmouth

| Old Emmon's Estate Mill

|

|

| [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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Fall River

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| Smock

|

| Moved from Warren, Rhode Island. Moved to Portsmouth, Rhode Island at unknown date.{{ref|1}}

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Fall River

|

| smock

|

| Moved from Bristol, Rhode Island. Moved to Tiverton, Rhode Island at unknown date.{{ref|1}}

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Fall River

| Littlefield Mill

| Smock

| 1815

| Moved to Block Island, Rhode Island, unknown date. Gone by 1877{{ref|1}}

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Harwichport

| SW side of South St

| Smock

| 1792{{ref|1}}

| Moved to NE side of South St at unknown date{{ref|1}}

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Harwichport

| NE side of South St

| Smock

|

| Moved to Wychmere Harbor 1890s{{ref|1}}

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Harwichport

| Wychmere Harbor (north site)

| Smock

| 1890s{{ref|1}}

| Moved within Wychmere Harbor 1900s{{ref|1}}

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Harwichport

| Wychmere Harbour (south site)

| Smock

| 1900s{{ref|1}}

| Moved a short distance ({{convert|50|ft|m}}) early 1940s{{ref|1}}

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Harwichport

| John Smith Mill

| Smock

| Early 1940s{{ref|1}}

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|

Hyannisport

| Jonathan Young Mill

| Smock

| 1897

| Moved to Orleans 1983
[http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World] Contradictory info: Originally constructed in 1798 and located at Kendrick's Hill, East Orleans, it was moved multiple times over its life, but at has been at this location since 1983. 33 Route 6A, Orleans, MA.

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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}}

|

| File:Holbrook Cottage Hyannis Port.jpg

Hyannisport

| Wright Mill

| Smock

| c. 1900{{ref|1}}

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Ipswich

| Windmill Hill Mill

|

| 1667{{ref|1}}

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Marblehead

| Rhodes Hill Mill

|

| 1678{{ref|1}}

| 1681{{ref|1}}

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Marblehead

| Saltworks (two mills)

|

| 1804{{ref|1}}

| One blown down October 1804

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Marblehead

| Goodwin Mill

|

| 1819{{ref|1}}

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Marstons Mills

| Cape Cod Airfield Mill

| Smock

| 1950s{{ref|1}}

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Martha's Vineyard

| Lothrop Merry's Mill
Tisbury Mill

| Smock

| 1815{{ref|1}}

| Moved within Martha's Vineyard 1842

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Martha's Vineyard

| Lothrop Merry's Mill
Tisbury Mill

| Smock

| 1842{{ref|1}}

| Moved with Martha's Vineyard 1888

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Martha's Vineyard

| Lothrop Merry's Mill
Tisbury Mill

| Smock

| 1888{{ref|1}}

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Martha's Vineyard

| Timothy Chase Mill

|

| 18th century{{ref|1}}

| Collapsed 1818{{ref|1}}

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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}}

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Nantucket

| Frederick Macy Mill, Mill Hill

| Post

| 1723{{ref|1}}

| Demolished 7 December 1837{{ref|1}}

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Nantucket

| Mill Hill (2nd mill)

| Post

| 1810{{ref|1}}

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Nantucket

| Mill Hill (3rd mill)

| Post

| 1810{{ref|1}}

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Nantucket

| Mill Hill (4th mill)

| Post

| 1810{{ref|1}}

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Nantucket

| The Old Mill

| 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]

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Newbury

|

|

| 1703{{ref|1}}

| 1774{{ref|1}}

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Newbury

| Saltworks

|

| c. 1784{{ref|1}}

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Orleans

| Jonathan Young Mill

| Smock

| 1839{{ref|1}}

| Moved to Hyannisport 1897.
[http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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Orleans

| Jonathan Young Mill

| Smock

| 1983

| [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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Osterville

| Le Petit Moulin

| Smock

| 1950s{{ref|1}}

|

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Osterville

| Oyster Harbours Mill

| Smock

| 1925{{ref|1}}

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Plymouth

| Plimoth Mill

| Smock

| 1680

| Moved to Truro, 1770

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Provincetown

| Salt works (six mills){{ref|1}}

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| [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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Sagamore

| Christmas Tree Shop Mill

| Smock

| 1983{{ref|1}}

| At the eastern base of the Sagamore Bridge and attached to the Christmas Tree Shop

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Salem

| near the burial ground

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| 1637{{ref|1}}

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Salem

|

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| 1733{{ref|1}}

| 1771{{ref|1}}

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Salem

| East Street Bark Mill

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| 1794ref name=New/>

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Sandwich

| Heritage Plantation Mill

| Smock

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| [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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Sandwich

| Old Mill

| Smock

| 1819{{ref|1}}

| Moved within Sandwich 1957{{ref|1}}

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Sandwich

| Old Mill

| Smock

| 1957{{ref|1}}

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South Chatham

| Seth Bearse Mill

|

| c. 1850{{ref|1}}

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South Dartmouth

| Chase Mill

| Smock

| 1924

|

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South Dennis

|

| Smock

| 1791

| Moved to West Dennis

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South Orleans

| Captain Arey's Mill

| Smock

| 1830{{ref|1}}

| Moved within South Orleans 1870{{ref|1}}

|

South Orleans

| Center Mill
Captain Arey's Mill

| Smock

| 1830{{ref|1}}

| Moved to Cataumet 1900{{ref|1}}

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South Orleans

| East Mill{{ref|1}}

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South Orleans

| Kenrick's Hill

| Smock

| Mid-18th century{{ref|1}}

| Moved to Orleans 1839{{ref|1}}

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South Yarmouth

| Farris Mill

| Smock

| 1750s{{ref|1}}

| Moved to Indian Town 1782{{ref|1}}

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South Yarmouth

| Judah Baker Mill

| Smock

| 1866{{cite web|url=http://www.hsoy.org/historic/judahbaker.htm |title=Judah Baker Windmill |publisher=Historical Society of Yarmouth |access-date=10 July 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151027040702/http://www.hsoy.org/historic/judahbaker.htm |archive-date=27 October 2015 }}

| Moved within South Yarmouth, 1875{{ref|1}}

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South Yarmouth

| Judah Baker Mill

| Smock

| 1875{{ref|1}}

| Moved within South Yarmouth 1916{{ref|1}}

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South Yarmouth

|Judah Baker Mill

| Smock

| 1916{{ref|1}}

| Moved to Yarmouth 1953{{ref|1}}

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Swansea

| Potter's Mill

|

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| Standing 1931{{ref|1}}

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Truro

| near the Highland Light

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| 1711{{ref|1}}

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Truro

| Truro Mill

| Smock

| 1770

| Moved to Eastham, 1793

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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 }}

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Truro

| Truro Highlands Mill

| Smock

| Early 19th century{{ref|1}}

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Watertown

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| Moved to Boston 1632{{ref|1}}

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Wellfleet

| David Baker Mill{{ref|1}}

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Wellfleet

| Thomas Higgins Mill{{ref|1}}

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Wellfleet

| Freeman's Mill{{ref|1}}

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Wellfleet

| Samuel Chipman's Mill{{ref|1}}

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Wellfleet

| Ryder Mill

| Smock

| 1838{{ref|1}}

| Moved within Wellfleet 1870{{ref|1}}

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Wellfleet

| Morning Glory Mill

| Smock

| 1870{{ref|1}}

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Wellfleet

| Wellfleet Harbor

|

| 1978{{ref|1}}

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West Dennis

| Kelley's Pond Mill

| Smock

|

| Moved to South Yarmouth 1866{{ref|1}}

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West Falmouth

| Bowerman Mill

| Smock

| 1787{{ref|1}}

| Moved to Brockton, 1922{{ref|1}}

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West Harwich

|

| Smock

|

| Moved to Cataumet early 1900s{{ref|1}}

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West Harwich

| The Windmill House Mill

| Smock

| 1920s{{ref|1}}

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West Yarmouth

| Farris Mill

| Smock

| 1782{{ref|1}}

| Moved to Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan 1935{{ref|1}}

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Yarmouth

| Sautucket Mill

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| 1661{{ref|1}}

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Yarmouth

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| c. 1687{{ref|1}}

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Yarmouth

| Judah Baker Mill

| Smock

| 1953{{ref|1}}

| [http://www.windmillworld.com/world/capecod.htm Windmill World]

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Yarmouth

|

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| 1766{{ref|1}}

| Moved to East Dennis 1775{{ref|1}}

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unknown location (north side of Cape Cod)

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| Smock

| Mid-17th century{{ref|1}}

| Moved to South Yarmouth 1750s

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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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