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Old Grist Mill

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One of a number of windmills still on the Cape, the Old Grist Mill was built in 1797 by Colonel Benjamin Godfrey for grinding corn. How practical the mill actually was is a matter of debate: for it to work properly, a wind speed of at least 20 mph was necessary, but winds more than 25 mph required the miller to reef the sails or to quit grinding altogether. The mill was moved to its present location in 1956.

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  • Address: Old Mill Dr. near Mill Pond, Chatham, MA, 02633 | Map It
  • Phone: No phone
  • Cost: Free
  • Hours: July and Aug., weekdays 10--3
  • Location: Chatham
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