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Davidson Windmill
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National Register of Historic Places

Davidson Windmill

On the National Register since 197947 years
Listed 1979Lakeside
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About Davidson Windmill

Davidson Windmill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 3, 1979. The Register lists it for its engineering, architecture and agriculture, at the state level.

What it isHistoric windmill in Lakeside, Wisconsin, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1900 to today

  1. 1900Built
  2. 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 47 years
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Southeast of Superior on WI 13, in Lakeside, WI

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about Davidson Windmill

Is Davidson Windmill on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 3, 1979 (Register number 79000075).

Is Davidson Windmill a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cooke, Jay, State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic District, 22.1 miles away.

Can you visit Davidson Windmill?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Davidson Windmill?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106780828 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.