This 100-Foot Tall Windmill In A Historic Illinois Town Is Fascinating And You'll Want To Visit
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published November 21, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
The town of Fulton, Illinois is home to a wealth of Dutch history that many locals are linked to. In addition to a heritage festival and museum, there is a historic windmill you’ve got to see. This fully functional and authentic structure is a must-visit for any historian.
Besides grinding flour the old-fashioned way, this unique tool is a landmark for this town. Check it out: