National Register of Historic Places

Watkins House and Cabins

South Casco, Cumberland County, Maine
Listed
July 1, 1992
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
92000792

About this property

The Watkins House and Cabins are a history property at the junction of Raymond Cape Road and United States Route 302 in Casco, Maine. The property exemplifies the adaptive alteration and reuse of properties for different purposes over a 200-year period in southern Maine. The property is 13 acres (5.3 ha) in size, much of which is now woodland and pasture. The developed portion of the property includes two houses, one of which dates to the early 19th century, a barn, and three small cabins, as well as the remains of a carriage factory. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Location

South Casco, Cumberland County, Maine
43.91226, -70.51676

Categories

INDUSTRYAGRICULTUREENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Watkins House and Cabins listed on the National Register?

Watkins House and Cabins was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Watkins House and Cabins?

Watkins House and Cabins is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Watkins House and Cabins?

The period of significance for Watkins House and Cabins is recorded as the listed era.

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