Near South Range in Douglas County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Davidson Windmill
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 13, 2014
1. Davidson Windmill Marker
Built by Finnish immigrant and homesteader, Jacob (Tapola) Davidson, it served Old-Brule and Lakeside in the South Shore region from 1904 to 1926. Constructed of native materials, it was used for milling locally grown grains for both animal and human consumption.Erected 2001 by Old-Brule Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 46° 38.977′ N, 91° 54.318′ W. Marker is near South Range, Wisconsin, in Douglas County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of State Highway 13 and Old Highway 13, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Range WI 54874, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Northwest Portal of Wisconsin (approx. 4.6 miles away); Lake Superior (approx. 4.8 miles away); Burial Ground of the Fond du Lac Band (approx. 6.1 miles away); Superior Entry South Breakwater Light (approx. 6.3 miles away); The Superior Entry
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Also see . . . Old Brule Heritage Society. (Submitted on August 13, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 13, 2014
2. Davidson Windmill Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 13, 2014
3. Davidson Windmill Marker
Adjoining buildings
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
