Cape Elizabeth in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Goddard Mansion

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

1. Goddard Mansion Marker

Inscription. The Goddard Manson was completed in 1858 for John Goddard (1811-1870) to an Italianate villa design prepared by Portland architect Charles Alexander, who planned other prominent buildings in the area. It was built of native stone and was one of the first grand houses to be built along the Cape Elizabeth shore. Goddard had been successful in the lumber business, and then in 1853 he purchased the Cape Cottage, a popular summer hotel built in 1835. The mansion was built on a portion of the hotel property. Goddard was active in a number of local businesses and was appointed colonel of the 1st Maine Regiment of Cavalry during the Civil War, but he saw no action. The mansion was acquired in 1898 by the U.S. Army and was used for housing married enlisted men and their families stationed at Fort Williams. The basement was converted into the fort's Non-Commissioned Officers Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 43° 37.567′ N, 70° 12.867′ W. Marker is in

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Cape Elizabeth, Maine, in Cumberland County. It can be reached from Shore Road north of Littlejohn Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cape Elizabeth ME 04107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Southern Maine Coast.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Times (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S Army at Fort Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); John Goddard (within shouting distance of this marker); Neglect, Hope and Repair (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery Erasmus Keyes (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Powerhouse (about 700 feet away); Mining Casemate (about 700 feet away); Fire Station (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Elizabeth.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

2. Goddard Mansion Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

3. Goddard Mansion Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

4. Goddard Mansion Marker

Goddard Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 2, 2026

5. Goddard Mansion

The ruins were stabilized in 2025 and the marker moved closer to the carriage house. There are four new waysides within.

Goddard Mansion plaque, 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 2, 2026

6. Goddard Mansion plaque, 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 599 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on June 9, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.