Watkins House and Cabins

The Watkins House and Cabins, located in Casco, Maine, is a historic property that showcases over 200 years of adaptive reuse and alteration. Spanning 13 acres, the site features a main house from the early 19th century, a barn, three cabins, and remnants of a carriage factory. Initially owned by William Hill, the property transitioned from agriculture to a summer rental site in the 1920s under Charley Watkins, capitalizing on the rise of automobile travel. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, the site is now protected by a conservation easement, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers interested in Maine's history and architecture.