The Old Mill
The Old Mill is a historic windmill located at 50 Prospect Street in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Built in 1746, it is the oldest functioning mill in the United States.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Windmill
- Also known as: “The Old Mill (Nantucket, Massachusetts)”
- Address: 50 Prospect Street, Nantucket
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Old Gaol and Maria Mitchell Aquarium.
Old Gaol
Museum
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Old Gaol is a museum, which is situated 1,900 feet northwest of The Old Mill.
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
Public aquarium
The Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium, also known as the Nantucket Aquarium, is a small, local, seasonal aquarium in Nantucket, Massachusetts. It serves as the island's only marine science center and resource. Maria Mitchell Aquarium is situated 2,200 feet northeast of The Old Mill.
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Museum
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The Nantucket Whaling Museum is a museum located in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. It is run by the Nantucket Historical Association. The Whaling Museum is the flagship site of the Nantucket Historical Association’s fleet of properties. Nantucket Whaling Museum is situated 3,100 feet north of The Old Mill.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nantucket and Shawkemo.
Nantucket
Town
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Nantucket is an island in Massachusetts, United States, about 30 miles south of the Cape Cod peninsula. Together with the small islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget, it constitutes the Town and County of Nantucket, a combined county/town government.
Shawkemo
Hamlet
Shawkemo is a village in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. Its elevation is 16 feet. The name Shawkemo is an Indian word meaning "middle field of land". Shawkemo lies 4 miles west-northwest of Siasconset. Shawkemo is situated 2½ miles northeast of The Old Mill.
Polpis
Hamlet
Polpis is a village in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. Its elevation is 7 feet. The different spellings of its name led the Board on Geographic Names to designate its official spelling in 1900. The community lies 3.5 miles northwest of Siasconset. Polpis is situated 5 miles east of The Old Mill.
The Old Mill
- Categories: building, historic site, and industry
- Location: Town of Nantucket, Nantucket, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.27736° or 41° 16′ 39″ northLongitude
-70.10131° or 70° 6′ 5″ westElevation
43 feet (13 metres)Open location code
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- Turkish: “The Old Mill”
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