Mill Details

Elkhorn Danish Windmill

Shelby Co. | Iowa | USA
Known Dates: 1848 in Denmark, 1975 in Elkhorn
Township: Elkhorn Twp.
Watersource: Wind powered.

Official Website: www.danishwindmill.com
Location / Directions

Elkhorn Danish Windmill

From interstate 80, take exit 54, go 7 miles north on Sh 173 to Elk Horn. The mill is right inside of the city limitsat 4038 Main St.

Verse for Thought
"Yet God was kind. He kept forgiving their sins and didn't destroy them. He often became angry, but never lost his temper."
({Psalm 78:38 CEV})
Elkhorn Danish Windmill
Lisa Riggs 2008

This 1848 60' tall Danish Windmill from Norre Snede Denmark was shipped to Elk Horn Iowa in 1975 and rebuilt by community volunteers and restored to working condition to honor the areas Danish heritage.

 
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