The first wind-powered mill in Kansas was built in Lawrence in 1863 near the corner of what is now 9th Street and Emery Road. John Peterson's 1980 article about the windmill and its history. It was partially destroyed during Quantrill's Raid, but it was rebuilt in 1864 at a cost of $9,700. Some info about the windmill. It continued to be operational until July 1885, but on April 30, 1905, it was destroyed in a fire.
the first wind-powered mill in kansas was built in lawrence in 1863 near the corner of what is now 9th street and emery road john peterson's 1980 article about the windmill and its history it was partially destroyed during quantrill's raid but it was rebuilt in 1864 at a cost of $9700 some info about the windmill it continued to be operational until july 1885 but on april 30 1905 it was destroyed in a fire