History:
The original mill dates from 1837 and was an octagonal grain and oil mill, built by Jacobus Peeters between Vessem and Wintelre at the current sports park of VV Vessem. This burnt down in 1893 and the current Jacobusmolen dates from that year. It is a round stone bell grist mill. Originally used for grinding grain, it is now out of use. The mill was built by millmaker Antonius van Himbergen from Woensel. Parts of an unknown, demolished mill were also used in the construction. The construction consists of a round stone upper porter with a mill mountain. The hood is made of wood with roofing felt and the tail is also made of wood with a wheelbarrow. With a "flight" of 28 meters, it is the second largest in the province of North Brabant.
The name of the mill has nothing to do with Sint-Jacob, but is derived from the miller Jacobus Peeters. The mill, which has always been nameless, only acquired this name on its 100th anniversary. The mill was purchased by the widow Peeters in 1955 by the municipality. It was restored in 1969 and 1986. After that, the mill was and continues to turn. In 2015, a full restoration was again carried out with the help of financial support from the Province of North Brabant. A toilet has also been built in the belt, partly with the Molenprijs 2013.