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Milbank, South Dakota: 1880s Windmill

Built in 1884, restored in 2009. 44 feet high with 30-foot windmill blades. Tours and demonstrations offered several times a year.

Holland's Grist Mill

Address:
100-198 Flynn Drive, Milbank, SD
Directions:
Holland's Grist Mill. East edge of town, on the east side of Flynn Drive, just south of its intersection with US-12/E. 4th Ave.
Phone:
605-432-9575
Admission:
Free to look, donation for tours.
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1880s windmill.

Milbank Mill

Built by English settler Henry Holland in 1884, the Milbank Grist Mill was completely reconstructed in 2009. It stands 44 feet high and is fitted with four sails seven feet wide and 30 feet long. Tours and live demonstrations are offered several times a year.

[Stacy Barnes, 07/27/2019]

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