Rare

Windmill

What It Is

A traditional-style windmill with fabric or wooden blades, historically used to pump water or grind grain — distinct from the modern turbines used for electricity.

How Rare Is It on Road Trip Bingo?

Rare. Mostly found as a decorative farm feature, a historic landmark, or in Dutch-heritage towns rather than in everyday use.

Spotting Tip

Small historic towns founded by Dutch or German settlers sometimes preserve an old windmill as a landmark — worth a detour if your route passes one.

Fun Fact

The town of Holland, Michigan is home to an authentic Dutch windmill built in 1761, shipped over in pieces and reassembled as a working mill.

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