Eastham Windmill, Eastham

Name: Eastham Windmill
Address: 2500 State Hwy, Eastham, 02642-2589, United States

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The Eastham Windmill, located in Eastham, Massachusetts, is the oldest windmill on Cape Cod. It was constructed by Eastham resident Thomas Paine in Plymouth in 1680. It was first moved to nearby Truro in 1770, then finally to Eastham in 1793. In 1808 the windmill was moved to its present location, near the Eastham Town Hall and the Eastham Public Library. Eastham Windmill, as part of the Eastham Center Historic District, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. ()

Elevation: 39 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°49'50"N, 69°58'29"W

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2500 State HwyOuter Cape (Eastham)Eastham 02642-2589 United States

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Eastham Windmill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Edward Penniman House and Barn, Bridge Road Cemetery, Nauset Archeological District, Doane Rock.

0.9 miSE
Historical place
Edward Penniman House and Barn, Cape Cod National Seashore
25 min walk • The Edward Penniman House and Barn is a historic site in Eastham, Massachusetts, United States, on Fort Hill, which is currently protected by the Cape Cod National Seashore and home to Indian Rock.
0.4 miSW
Cemetery
Bridge Road Cemetery, Eastham
11 min walk • The Bridge Road Cemetery is an historic cemetery on Bridge Road in Eastham, Massachusetts. It is a roughly 1.4-acre rectangular parcel on the west side of Bridge Road.
1 miSE
Archaeological site
Nauset Archeological District, Cape Cod National Seashore
26 min walk • The Nauset Archaeological District is a National Historic Landmark District in Eastham, Massachusetts. Located within the southern portion of the Cape Cod National Seashore, this area was the location of substantial ancient settlements since at least 4,000 BC.
1.3 miNE
Historical place, Park
Doane Rock, Cape Cod National Seashore
33 min walk • Doane Rock is a glacial erratic located in Eastham, Massachusetts on the grounds of the Cape Cod National Seashore. It is the largest exposed boulder on Cape Cod. It stands 18 feet high and extends below the ground an estimated 12 feet. This boulder is named after Deacon John Doane, one of Eastham's original settlers.
0.4 miW
Library
Eastham Public Library, Eastham
12 min walk • Eastham Public Library is the public library of Eastham, Massachusetts that has been serving the community for over 130 years. It provides a collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources for the community.
~1060 ftS
Neighbourhood
Eastham Center Historic District, Eastham
6 min walk • The Eastham Center Historic District is a historic district encompassing the main village center of Eastham, Massachusetts. This village center grew around the railroad station, which was built in 1870.
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Old Town Center Historic District, Eastham
15 min walk • The Old Town Center Historic District is a historic district roughly along Locust Public Rd. and Salt Pond Road in Eastham, Massachusetts.

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Which popular attractions are close to Eastham Windmill?

Nearby attractions include Eastham Center Historic District, Eastham (6 min walk), Bridge Road Cemetery, Eastham (11 min walk), Eastham Public Library, Eastham (12 min walk), Old Town Center Historic District, Eastham (15 min walk).

Eastham Windmill, Eastham

Facts and practical information

Eastham Windmill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Edward Penniman House and Barn, Cape Cod National Seashore

Bridge Road Cemetery, Eastham

Nauset Archeological District, Cape Cod National Seashore

Doane Rock, Cape Cod National Seashore

Eastham Public Library, Eastham

Eastham Center Historic District, Eastham

Old Town Center Historic District, Eastham

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eastham Windmill?