Near Ballston Lake in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hawkwood Mansion Windmill
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 14, 2025
1. Hawkwood Mansion Windmill Marker
On the ground here are the remains of the windmill (pictured) that, in the early 1900s, provided the power to pump water from the man-made pond on your left to the house which stood behind you. Because of this system, the house was the first one in Ballston to have indoor plumbing.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list.
Location. 42° 56.264′ N, 73° 52.773′ W. Marker is near Ballston Lake, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Middle Line Road (County Route 59) west of Saratoga Road (New York State Route 50). Marker is located 0.5 mi from park entrance on footpath. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ballston Lake NY 12019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hawkwood Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hawkwood Mansion (about 500 feet away); Anchor Diamond Park (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Hawkwood Mansion (approx. Ό mile away); McDonalds Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); Inn of William Bettys
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 14, 2025
2. Hawkwood Mansion Windmill Marker
The twisted steel frame behind the marker is from the windmill.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 14, 2025
3. Foundation of the Windmill
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 14, 2025
4. Windmill Marker From a Distance
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 14, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
