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Elk Horn, Iowa: Only Working Danish Windmill In America

1848 windmill shipped from Denmark for the US Bicentennial, assembled by volunteers into working condition. More evidence that Danes rule in at least part of the American heartland.

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Danish Windmill - Mini-Companion

There's a small windmill model just north of the Largest Working Danish Windmill in North America.

[Cameron Moreland, 08/02/2010]

Only Working Danish Windmill In America

Address:
4038 Main St., Elk Horn, IA
Directions:
South side of town, west side of Hwy 173. Difficult to miss.
Hours:
Summer M-Sa 9 -9, Su 10-9. Fewer hours and days off-season. (Call to verify)
Phone:
712-764-7472
Admission:
Tour $5.
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