Gardiners Island Windmill

The white-painted windmill stands at the eastern end of Long Island, featuring traditional wooden construction and mechanical components from the late 18th century.

Nathaniel Dominy V constructed this windmill in 1795, replacing an earlier structure known as the Petticoat mill that had deteriorated after the Revolutionary War.

The windmill served as a crucial grain processing facility for Gardiners Island residents until 1889, reflecting the agricultural traditions of early American settlements.

The windmill remains on private property at coordinates 41.091111, -72.111111, requiring special permission from the Gardiner family for visits.

This structure holds a connection to Captain Kidd, who buried treasure worth $30,000 near the island in 1699 before his execution for piracy.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 41.09111,-72.11111

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:15