Historical Significance
reconstruction of a windmill built by John Anthony LeCompte Radcliffe about 1852 and which blew down in a blizzard in March 1888.
Since 1972 a number of other buildings have been moved to the site, creating a small village of the 19th Century. These include a one-and-a-half-story colonial cottage c. 1800, the original Castle Haven Schoolhouse (originally about a 1/2 mile away), a Blacksmith Shop, a doctors office, and a museum/gift shop.
We need your support!
The Spocott Windmill Foundation, Inc., a 501-C-3 entity was set up to maintain the village, to help provide an educational component to the village, and to work with other organizations to help preserve the history and culture of the area. All of our support comes from local citizens and groups. Considerable financial contributions have come from the Walter C. Hill and Family Foundation and the Nathan Foundation. Every dollar helps!
Come Visit
The Spocott Windmill is located at 1609 Hudson Road in Cambridge, Maryland.
OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, October 14, 2023
From North of Cambridge – Take Rt 50 East to Cambridge. Cross the bridge, and turn right at the 3rd light (by WaWa’s). Turn right onto Rt 343 West and follow through town. Rt 343 is called Washington St. in town but becomes Hudson Rd. as you leave town. Follow Rt 343 about 6 miles out of town. Look for the windmill on the left, directly across from the Lloyd’s Firehouse.
From South of Cambridge – Take Rt 50 West to Cambridge. After the Woods Rd light, take a left on Rt 343 West. Turn left at the light by Wawa’s if you miss the turn. Turn left onto Rt 343 West and follow through town. Rt 343 is called Washington St. in town but becomes Hudson Rd. as you leave town. Follow Rt 343 about 6 miles out of town. Look for the windmill on the left, directly across from the Lloyd’s Firehouse.
*Note: Google Maps and GPS may say 1663, but that is incorrect and may leave you about a mile short of the Windmill. Type 1609 Hudson Road into your GPS for more accurate guidance.